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
Jota collects a ball forward from Gomez and rolls an offload towards Elliott on the charge, but the midfielder takes a poor first touch and sends it behind.
Southampton vs Liverpool
SAVE! Alisson has to be at his best to deny Broja. The forward surges down the inside-right channel and past Matip. He tries to clip his strike over Alisson, but the Liverpool keeper makes a fine stop with his feet.
Southampton vs Liverpool
Konate is back on his feet after receiving treatment and is fit to return to the pitch.
Southampton vs Liverpool
Konate is down after the Saints clear the corner from the left flank. Klopp will not want to lose his centre-back in the early stages of the game.
Southampton vs Liverpool
Elliott and Minamino combine down the right flank before Milner takes on a strike. His effort is deflected away from goal by Lyanco before Tsimikas wins a corner for the visitors.
Southampton vs Liverpool
The home side try to press down the left left flank through Elyounoussi, but Matip is alert to bundle the ball into touch.
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