Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Liverpool 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 Liverpool
Firmino turns on the edge of the box to fire at goal, but he blasts his effort straight into Salisu. There's no way through for the Reds at the moment.
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SAVE! Tsimikas and Milner combine in the final third to tee up Minamino for a strike at goal, but he sends a tame effort on the half-volley straight at McCarthy.
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DISALLOWED GOAL! Firmino finds the back of the net with a fine header from Tsimikas' cross from a free-kick, but his celebrations are cut short by the offside flag.
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Liverpool have only won one of their six matches when conceding the opening goal away from home in the Premier League this season.
Southampton vs Liverpool
Firmino tries to release the run of Jota in the box, but Lyanco gets across to divert the ball behind for a corner.
Southampton vs Liverpool
As it stands the title race will be decided tonight as Liverpool are four points behind Manchester City. A defeat would present Pep Guardiola's men with the crown.
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