Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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:
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GREAT CHANCE! Cucurella's cross is over everyone, but Webster helps it out to Trossard on the far side. He lifts a brilliant cross into the far post and Welbeck meets it, but he thumps his header just wide.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are keeping Leeds penned back in their own half at the moment here and just patiently knocking it around in front of them. The visitors look to be in control until Lallana's wayward pass goes to Llorente.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are just slowing the pace of the game down again as they push forward, but Gross is blocked on his way to the corner by Firpo. Leeds can't get out though, and the home fans' frustration is starting to show.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
CLOSE! Leeds are making the chances here, but their finishing is still letting them down! Gelhardt is picked out on the edge of the box and he squeezes a low shot on goal with Cucurella sliding in. He ends up dragging it just wide of the near post though.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GOOD SAVE! Shackleton curls a great cross into the box from the right and Raphinha gets in front of Veltman to chest it down for Rodrigo. He goes for power, hitting a low shot on goal, but Sanchez smothers it.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GREAT CHANCE! It's a wonderful throughball from Phillips and Raphinha gets goal side of Cucurella. Sanchez rushes off his line as the Brazilian pokes it towards goal, but he can only send it wide.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Sanchez has gone down holding his arm in his box, but Leeds are being allowed to play on by the referee. Brighton eventually win a free-kick, but the keeper doesn't need treatment.
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
GOOD SAVE! Raphinha steps up to the free-kick that Gelhardt won through the middle, and it's a brilliant effort. He gets a lot of power on it and gets his shot over the bar. Sanchez gets something on it, and it ends up rattling the crossbar.
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