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

Substitution Valentino Livramento William Anthony Patrick Smallbone

9 April 2022 16:30

Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea are extremely strong starters. The Blues have now scored 28 first-half goals in their last 30 league games. Only Liverpool (37) and Manchester City (34) have scored more in the Premier League this season.

9 April 2022 16:28

Southampton vs Chelsea

Southampton go on their first attack for a while. It ends with a free-kick being given against them inside Chelsea's box.

9 April 2022 16:26

Southampton vs Chelsea

Substitution Mason Mount Hakim Ziyech

9 April 2022 16:26

Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea enjoy a bit of a breather, passing the ball between themselves in their own half. They've likely wrapped up the three points here already.

9 April 2022 16:25

Southampton vs Chelsea

Salisu's long throw-in from the right doesn't pay off. Southampton had a decent first few minutes but have looked very vulnerable since then.

9 April 2022 16:23

Southampton vs Chelsea

Substitution Thiago Emiliano da Silva Reece James

9 April 2022 16:20

Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea almost make it 3-0! Alonso scampers free down the left to reach the byline and cuts the ball back for Werner inside the six-yard box. Forster makes himself big to block the German's blast and keep Southampton in this game. We haven't even made it to the 20-minute mark yet.

9 April 2022 16:19

Southampton vs Chelsea

Yellow Card Jan Kacper Bednarek

9 April 2022 16:17

Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea are keen to build on their strong start. Werner can't keep the ball in play this time, but they're looking menacing.

9 April 2022 16:15