Southampton vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton vs Brentford
Dibling does well to hold off Jensen and it looks like he has found Onuachu running through on goal but the striker is easily dispossessed by Collins and the attack breaks down for Saints.
Southampton vs Brentford
Southampton penetrate the edge of the Brentford penalty area but the final ball into the box by Harwood-Bellis is easily gathered by Flekken.
Southampton vs Brentford
Brentford are getting closer to a second goal. This time Damsgaard cuts inside onto his left foot and hits a low strike narrowly wide of the post.
Southampton vs Brentford
Damsgaard wins possession back on the half-way line and he finds Wissa whose curling effort is held well by Ramsdale. That was another good opportunity for the visitors.
Southampton vs Brentford
Brentford hit the crossbar! Norgaard flicks a free-kick on at the near post and it rattles the top of the crossbar. So close to a second for the Bees.
Southampton vs Brentford
That is excellent play from Mbeumo to burst forward and pick out Wissa inside the penalty area who forces Ramsdale into a low save. That was a big chance for the visitors to double their lead.
Southampton vs Brentford
Aribo looks good to continue and the game gets re-started with Brentford possession inside the Southampton half.
Southampton vs Brentford
Aribo made a challenge on Damsgaard in the middle of the park but he was caught by the elbow of the midfielder in doing so. A stoppage in play whilst Aribo gets some treatment.
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