Southampton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
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
Southampton continuing to press forward and Armstrong should have done better and picked out a team-mate when given the time and space on the left flank. Chelsea being forced to defend here.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton have scored in their last five Premier League home games and the timing of that goal was most welcome after the early breakthrough for Chelsea.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Southampton have made the brighter start here, the hosts are keeping the ball well and Chelsea are yet to get into their rhythm.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Big chance for Saints. The flag does go up but Jorgensen is required to keep out Aribo's close-range effort, who should have scored. Positive start though from the home side.
Southampton vs Chelsea
Chelsea get the game started at St Mary’s. The hosts are looking for their second win of the season whilst the visitors can go second with a win.
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