Chelsea vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea 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:
Chelsea vs Watford
Chelsea are a goal to the good at the break thanks to Kai Havertz's early strike, and well on course to securing third place in the Premier League. As things stand, Watford are set to bow out of the top-flight with a defeat.
Chelsea vs Watford
OFF THE BAR! The hosts almost double their lead as Havertz latches onto a lofted ball into the penalty area, only to be denied by the woodwork from a tight angle.
Chelsea vs Watford
Following good build-up from Chelsea down the right, there is a chance for Mount in the box, but the England international is denied by a strong block from the Watford defence.
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