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 14:33

Southampton vs Watford

Ward-Prowse whips in a free-kick from the right touchline towards a packed six-yard area, and though Salisu meets it with a header, his effort is too firm and flies over the bar.

13 March 2022 14:33

Southampton vs Watford

13 March 2022 14:31

Southampton vs Watford

Pedro wastes a good opportunity to play in a team-mate, as he finds space on the left and drives towards goal; firing a speculative shot wildly over the crossbar.

13 March 2022 14:30

Southampton vs Watford

SAVE! Somehow, Walker-Peters weaves his way through a series of timid challenges on the right byline, managing to get within shooting distance and thumping a low effort towards goal. Foster is well positioned and beats the ball away with a reaction save.

13 March 2022 14:29

Southampton vs Watford

After Smallbone finds Elyounoussi in the area, the latter sees his shot blocked at close range by a couple of fast-approaching yellow shirts.

13 March 2022 14:27

Southampton vs Watford

Still looking a little shaken, Hernandez makes his way back onto the pitch after his medical assessment and the game goes on.

13 March 2022 14:25

Southampton vs Watford

Having been clattered by Romeu in an aerial challenge, opening goalscorer Hernandez goes down clutching his back, and the game is halted while he receives treatment.

13 March 2022 14:24

Southampton vs Watford

The hosts are now in the ascendancy, preferring to focus their attacks down the right. Watford are in a tight defensive shape, though, with a mass of bright yellow shirts between Saints and Foster's goal.

13 March 2022 14:23

Southampton vs Watford

Walker-Peters concedes a corner, as Watford push forward again. However, the set-piece ultimately comes to nothing.

13 March 2022 14:21