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
Seeking a goal back before half-time, Perraud chests the ball down on the edge of the area and drifts a volleyed attempt over the Watford crossbar.
Southampton vs Watford
SAVE! Forster closes down the angle as Kucka latches on to a throughball from Sissoko, and the Watford midfielder plants his shot from the left side of the box straight at the goalkeeper's body. From nowhere, the visitors are totally on top!
Southampton vs Watford
Southampton are rocking now, as Salisu errs once more, but Pedro again lacks clarity in the final third and the home side survive.
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