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
A hopeful effort by Redmond from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Foster. Time is nearly up for Saints here, as we head towards the 100th minute.
Southampton vs Watford
King turns in the area and stands a ball up towards the centre for Pedro to attack, but Louza intervenes with an ambitious overhead kick which ends up safely in Forster's hands.
Southampton vs Watford
Substitution Juan Camilo Hernández Suárez Ken Nlata Sema
Southampton vs Watford
Broja has taken a heavy blow in an aerial challenge inside Watford's six-yard box by Foster, so is receiving attention from the medical staff.
Southampton vs Watford
NO PENALTY! Though there was certainly a handball in the area, it has been judged as unintentional and no penalty is awarded. Watford escape!
Southampton vs Watford
Amid a packed crowd scene in Watford's area, the ball appeared to hit a yellow-shirted arm. But should that be a penalty? The VAR will decide!
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