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
It should be noted, both sides were able to use another substitution as Armstrong's withdrawal came under the league's concussion protocols.
Leicester City vs Southampton
No! The Southampton skipper fires over the crossbar from the set-peice, and it remains 3-1.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Southampton win a free-kick in a dangerous position, slightly to the right of the penalty area, as Ward-Prowse stands over the ball. This game has exploded into life in the last few minutes. Can Southampton provide another twist?
Leicester City vs Southampton
Penalty Southampton! It's a lifeline for the visitors as Stuart Armstrong dribbles inside from the right and goes down under Tielemans' mistimed challenge. The VAR has taken a look, and the spot-kick is awarded!
Leicester City vs Southampton
Should Southampton fall to a defeat here, they will have taken just five points in the Premier League since the start of March. Hasenhuttl could do with a result to ease the pressure building at St Mary's. Can they find a leveller?
Leicester City vs Southampton
Barnes catches Walker-Peters on the Southampton right, and the visitors get a free-kick deep inside their own half.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Chance! Leicester set Vardy away down the left after regaining possession, but the striker is unable to get his shot away after beating both Lycanco and Stephens. The latter recovered to make a decent challenge on the Foxes forward, and the score remains 1-0.
Leicester City vs Southampton
Perez leads a promising break through the centre as the contest opens up, before falling under a challenge as he approached the Saints area. Vardy latched onto the loose ball, but his weak left-footed effort is easy for McCarthy to claim.
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