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
Chasing onto a hopeful ball, Pedro almost squeezes through the packed Southampton defence and lifts the ball over Salisu. However he is then crowded out inside the area and faint appeals for a penalty are waved away by the referee.
Southampton vs Watford
Both Walker-Peters and Watford's Kamara return to the fray, as a series of injuries break up the early stages of the second half.
Southampton vs Watford
Now Southampton have a player down, as Walker-Peters overruns the ball and is bundled to the ground by Samir.
Southampton vs Watford
In a worrying development for Watford, their captain Sissoko is down on the turf having landed awkwardly after a midfield challenge. After a short while, he returns to his feet with a wince and plays on.
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