Southampton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Chelsea 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 Chelsea
Livramento attempts to send Stuart Armstrong through on goal, but Chelsea shut things down quickly. Armstrong gets loose down the right and flings a cross in. Rudiger gets his defensive header right.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Alonso lurks at the far post and fires at goal with his left foot when the free-kick lands to him. Forster is well-positioned to catch the shot.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Salisu cuts across Pulisic to prevent him from getting another shot away. Chelsea's free-kick doesn't work out. Rudiger thinks he was jostled over in the build-up but the referee isn't interested.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Mount's now scored three goals in five Premier League appearances against Southampton. The Portsmouth-born midfielder must love playing against them.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Adams hits Elyounoussi's cross into the ground straight at Mendy. The Chelsea goalkeeper spreads himself wide to stop Southampton from pulling a goal back.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton get the second half started. It's hard to see how it could be much worse for them than the first half.
Southampton vs Chelsea
10 of Chelsea's 12 shots in the opening 45 minutes were from inside the box. They've cut through Southampton like a knife through butter. The Saints might improve after the break, but this game's already beyond them now. They're heading for three Premier League defeats in a row at home for the first time since February last year.
Southampton vs Chelsea
The half-time whistle blows to boos from the Southampton fans. Chelsea thoroughly outplayed their hosts in that first half, scoring four times in just over half an hour. Alonso got the first goal, but their front three Mount, Havertz and Werner have been lethal, all notching a goal each. It's damage limitation time for the Saints.
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