Southampton vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Watford 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 Watford
That's all from St Mary's Stadium today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Southampton vs Watford
It may be difficult for Watford to capitalise on the momentum from this victory, as they do not have another game for three weeks, while Southampton have an FA Cup quarter-final to look forward to - or perhaps fear - against Manchester City next weekend.
Southampton vs Watford
Just a second win in 17 Premier League games is the reward for Watford's gritty display today, as they consign their hosts to a third straight defeat and haul themselves closer to safety in the process. Though forced to sit deep for several spells, the Hornets were more threatening in the final third than Southampton, who heavily relied on Ward-Prowse's set-piece mastery to conjure up their few chances. Hasenhuttl will be concerned following his team's third home loss of the season - and a second in succession - while Hodgson can cherish only his fourth Premier League win over Saints in 12 attempts.
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