Leicester City vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Southampton 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:
Leicester City vs Southampton
Better from Southampton as they work some space for Elyounoussi on the left. His cross is a tad overhit, however, and Adams' weak header floats harmlessly wide.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Tielemans scythes down Redmond on halfway after failing to control a pass from Mendy. That's poor from the Belgian, and it allows Southampton to regain possession.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Decent opening for Southampton! Redmond meets a left-wing cross with a firm header, but Schmeichel is well-positioned to claim the ball. That's arguably the closest the Saints have come in this game.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Meanwhile, Perez replaces Dewsbury-Hall as Leicester respond with a change of their own.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Southampton clear the danger as Barnes looks to work an attack down the left. But Armstrong has sat back down again, and will surely have to be taken off.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Both men have been bandaged up and are back on their feet to applause from the crowd. It was a horrible collision and its great to see both players are okay.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Both men are still receiving treatment, and Southampton appear to be questioning why they weren't given the ball from a drop-ball prior to Leicester's goal, after that earlier collision between Vardy and Romeu.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Adam Armstrong and Evans are involved in a horrible clash of heads, and both players are receiving treatment after being cut when competing for a loose ball.
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