Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Arsenal in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Southampton vs Arsenal
A heavy deflection on Odegaard's chipped ball into the area takes all the pace off it, and Forster can comfortably claim by the penalty spot.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Martinelli's wayward cross from near the right byline is intercepted by Forster at his near post, and Southampton's defensive issues are rearing their head again.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Though Southampton have provided a threat on occasions, Arsenal are dominating possession so far, with 67 per cent of the ball going their way.
Southampton vs Arsenal
SHARP STOP! A sweeping Arsenal move from deep ends with Martinelli rolling a low throughball into Saka's path on the left side of the area, but when the England forward shoots at goal, Forster proves equal to it: hurling himself full length to turn the ball away with a giant gloved hand!
Southampton vs Arsenal
Successive Southampton corners keep Arsenal penned in for a couple of minutes, but Gabriel eventually manages to ease the pressure with a not particularly convincing header on the edge of the box.
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Substitution Cédric Ricardo Alves Soares Emile Smith Rowe
Southampton vs Arsenal
With a speculative attempt from the left side of the area, Perraud sends a low shot scudding into the side-netting via a heavy deflection. He claims Cedric handled the ball, but only a corner is awarded.
Southampton vs Arsenal
SAVE! Cutting inside from the flank, Martinelli strikes at goal from outside the area, and his powerful effort is saved in the bottom-left corner by Forster.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Forster is forced to punch clear under pressure, as Arsenal enjoy some sustained pressure in Saints' defensive third.
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