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

13 March 2022 15:39

Southampton vs Watford

Finding space on the edge of the area, Hernandez thumps a wayward effort over the crossbar.

13 March 2022 15:37

Southampton vs Watford

Having borne the brunt of Bednarek's clumsy tackle, Dennis receives treatment from the Watford medics.

13 March 2022 15:35

Southampton vs Watford

Two streaks could be set to end in the next 20 minutes, as Southampton were unbeaten in their previous six Premier League games against Watford before today, and the Hornets have lost each of their last seven top-flight fixtures on a Sunday - including all four so far this season.

13 March 2022 15:33

Southampton vs Watford

Yellow Card Jan Kacper Bednarek

13 March 2022 15:33

Southampton vs Watford

13 March 2022 15:32

Southampton vs Watford

13 March 2022 15:32

Southampton vs Watford

Substitution Oriol Romeu Vidal Nathan Redmond

13 March 2022 15:31

Southampton vs Watford

SAVE! Forster makes an important stop, punching away to safety after Kucka collects the ball on the left of the area and curls a shot towards the top-right corner.

13 March 2022 15:31

Southampton vs Watford

Picking up a good position, in space on the right side of the area, Dennis picks out Pedro, who drags a tame shot wide of the far post, with Forster totally untroubled.

13 March 2022 15:29