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Liverpool vs Southampton LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today

Follow all the latest updates from the game at Anfield

Michael Jones
Saturday 01 February 2020 12:41 EST
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Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield this afternoon and the question now seems to be when and how they win the Premier League title, rather than if.

With 70 points gathered already, the Reds are on the verge of clinching their first Premier League title for 30 years and there is a real possibility of going the whole season unbeaten, as well as reaching the highest points tally in the league's history.

Southampton are having a fine season, currently sitting in ninth, and the Saints can treat this one as a free hit with the chance to cause a shock. Follow it live:

What time is kick-off?

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday February 1st.

What TV channel is it on?

The game will not be broadcast on UK television.

You can catch highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One on Saturday night.

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Five minutes to go until kick off at the King Power Stadium, the teams are heading out of the tunnel and onto the pitch. 

Who's going to win this one?

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:26
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Leicester 0 - 0 Chelsea

Kick off: Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has not beaten Chelsea in 13 attempts, will today be the day? 

Leicester start the match will and long ball down the right hand side but Rudiger comes across to  cover it and let the ball run out for a Chelsea goal kick. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:31
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Leicester 0 - 0 Chelsea

3 mins: Hudson-Odoi showcases his skill with a deft touch to knock the ball past Chilwell and start an attacking run. He gives the ball to Abraham who passes it back to him and his next touch is way too heavy so the attack breaks down. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:34
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6 mins: Oh my! Hudson-Odoi cuts into the middle of the pitch and sends the ball down Chelsea's left wing for Pedro. Pedro bombs forward with Azpilicueta on the overlap, the ball comes to Chelsea's captain who drills a low pass to the edge of the box where Hudson-Odoi has run to. He takes the shot on straight away but misses the ball completely. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:36
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9 mins: Choudhury gives away a free kick after bringing Abraham down from behind. Mount takes the free kick quickly and sends the ball to James. He puts the ball into the six-yard box but Jonny Evans gets to the ball first to put it out for a corner.

Chelsea's corner is defended easily by Leicester. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:39
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Leicester 0 - 0 Chelsea

12 mins: Rudiger and Vardy both jump for an aerial ball and clash heads causing a little break in play. Both players are alright and will continue.

Chelsea work the ball forward quickly before Azpilicueta switches it out to Hudson-Odoi. Reece James creates on option on the overlap but Hudson-Odoi dribbles the ball into the middle of the box. Mount drifts into space and Hudson-Odoi finds him before Mount's shot goes over the crossbar! 

The offside flag is raised against Mason Mount. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:43
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15 mins: Chelsea have been in control in the opening stages of this match with Leicester finding it difficult to break through the lines when they are attacking. 

Maddison fouls Reece James and the free kick is sent down Chelsea's right flank before Ben Chilwell intercepts and boots the ball away. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:46
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18 mins: Close! So close from Tammy Abraham. Reece James is free on the right wing and he crosses the ball into the six-yard box. Tammy Abraham gets free near the far post as the ball comes in and he needs just a touch to turn the ball into the net but he misses it. That's been the best chance of the game so far. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:48
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21 mins: Oh what's happened there? Tammy Abraham is played into the box with a ball that cuts the centre-backs. Soyuncu gets back first and comes together with Abraham before the Chelsea striker goes to ground. 

VAR checks it but agrees with the referee that it wasn't a penalty. 

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:51
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24 mins: Leicester finally get into the game. They counter attack really well and send the ball up to Barnes who shoots and has his shot blocked. Tielemens collects the loose ball and passes to Perez on the right edge of the box, he takes a shot of his own and that one is blocked as well. Chelsea are scrambling and Reece James brings down Barnes on the left wing. 

The free kick comes in but is headed out by Abraham. Perez picks it up but is brought down by Pedro. Another free kick for the home side. Maddison whips the ball into the six-yard box but no-one gets to the ball. 

The goalkick is won by Leicester and it's played up to Vardy, he gets into the box with only Caballero to beat but the Chelsea goalkeeper makes the save!

Michael Jones1 February 2020 12:55

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