Southampton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Chelsea 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:
Southampton vs Chelsea
A shot stoppage in play as the referee needs to go over to the tunnel and sort out his communication with his fellow officials.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton come forward and Jorgensen is required to make a great save to deny Fernandes with his legs. Archer and Aribo linked up well before the latter picked out Fernandes whose low attempt was kept out. That could be a big moment in this match.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton are yet to attempt a shot on goal in this second half. Chelsea have had five attempts on goal and are currently in control of this contest.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Palmer's shot is spilled by Lumley and Manning does well to get back and deny Madueke a simple close-range finish. Chelsea should be out of sight by now.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Another chance spurned for Chelsea. Fernandez's corner isn't cleared by Aribo and the ball goes through to Adarabioyo at the back post whose strike smashes the post.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Walker-Peters goes on a surging run forward but Adarabioyo puts in a challenge on the edge of his penalty area to stop the defender advancing any further.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton keeping hold of the ball well inside their own half but Chelsea aren't allowing them to advance up the pitch.
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