West Ham United vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Burnley 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:
West Ham United vs Burnley
Benrahma jinks towards the byline and looks for Antonio at the near post. Pope grabs the ball.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Either side can still win this. Burnley's free-kick causes a bit of confusion in West Ham's box. Cornet blazes over from inside the D.
West Ham United vs Burnley
West Ham are on the prowl. Bowen looks to dribble into the box but is tracked all the way by Taylor. Benrahma's snap shot bounces wide of the right-hand post.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Johnson lifts his head and blasts high and wide from distance. Bowen's slip inside for Antonio is deflected and headed out by Brownhill.
West Ham United vs Burnley
More on Soucek's goal, actually. West Ham have now scored in each of their last 18 Premier League homes. They've really settled in at London Stadium now.
West Ham United vs Burnley
West Ham respond with their own change. Fornals comes on for Lanzini, creator of Soucek's goal.
West Ham United vs Burnley
It's another Burnley corner. Cork and Diop exchange words in the buildup. Fabianski gets a hand to it but can't clear it entirely! Cornet's left-footed effort whistles wide.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Burnley fight back straight away by getting another corner out of Johnson. West Ham break from it but can't find the right opportunity to shoot.
West Ham United vs Burnley
Brownhill hands possession to Rice, and West Ham dart down their right. Cornet tackles Antonio as the Jamaica striker shapes to cross. West Ham free-kick.
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