Southampton vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
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
Watford make their first real foray forward, down the right, but Pedro goes to ground easily when under pressure and loses the ball on the edge of the box.
Southampton vs Watford
In an aerial challenge, Ward-Prowse catches Louza with his arm; conceding a free-kick and apparently drawing a little blood from his opponent's mouth.
Southampton vs Watford
OFF THE LINE! Armstrong cuts the ball back from the right byline and Elyounoussi rises highest at the back post; planting a header towards the centre of Foster's goal. Samir does just enough to head the ball away, before a foul on the Watford goalkeeper releases Southampton's early pressure!
Southampton vs Watford
Already, Ward-Prowse delivers his first set-piece, crossing into the box from the left, but Foster is able to punch the ball clear.
Southampton vs Watford
The players are out on the pitch at St Mary's, which is bathed in sunshine, with kick-off now just moments away!
Southampton vs Watford
After consecutive defeats, Watford opt to make three changes today. Bringing in Kabasele, Kucka and Pedro; the visitors have dropped Cathcart, Cleverley and King to the bench.
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