Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
It looked like Ait-Nouri would run with it and create another Wolves move down the left. He had the space. But for some reason, he passes it behind and that potential move amounts to nothing.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Harwood-Bellis is the first player to be booked for a foul on Cunha as the Wolves player went on another rapid run down the left after a brilliant first touch to take the ball past Harwood-Bellis.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Strand Larsen and Manning both go down after a clash in the middle part of the pitch and the Wolves striker stays down for a minute or so before getting up and carrying on.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Southampton have had as much as 68% possession so far in this match, but have definitely not had any luck on their side. They continue to dominate the possession but Wolves earn the ball back with a couple of weak passes in midfield from the Saints.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Southampton have scored just seven goals in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other side. Indeed, the Saints have scored more goals in their three EFL Cup matches this term (9) than they have in their 10 league games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
That moment will be debated for a long time it seems as it was controversial. Meanwhile, Wolves make another move down the left and Cunha fires one in, but Southampton do well to clear their lines after blocking two back-to-back shots from Cunha and Lemina, respectively.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
GOAL DISALLOWED! Southampton have a goal ruled out by VAR and Wolves survive! Wow, so much drama!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Wolves have conceded a league-high 27 Premier League goals this season. Southampton might thus not panic much just yet. Let's see if the home team can turn things around today.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
It's a corner for Southampton and Lallana chips one to the back post, but it is cleared away for another corner. Armstrong gets the ball on the edge of the box off the second corner, and is effort from there is a good one but just wide of the target. A good response from the visitors.
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