Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
Follow live coverage as Southampton face Arsenal 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 Arsenal
It's back and forth between the Arsenal and Southampton fans, with both sets in great spirits as we reach the midway point of the first half.
Southampton vs Arsenal
ALMOST A CARBON COPY! Martinelli once again picks out Merino from the left, and the Spaniard’s header grazes the top of the crossbar!
Southampton vs Arsenal
Tierney showcases his quality with a wicked left-footed delivery, forcing the defence to put it behind for another Arsenal corner.
Southampton vs Arsenal
VAR upholds the on-field decision of no penalty, ruling that the ball struck Rice’s midriff rather than his arm.
Southampton vs Arsenal
"Southampton players are adamant that Rice used his hand to block a shot from outside the box. VAR is now reviewing the incident.
Southampton vs Arsenal
A swift Southampton breakaway, sparked by yet another poorly executed Arsenal set-piece, offers a clear route to goal - but Zinchenko recovers brilliantly to sweep the danger away, conceding the Saints' first corner of the match.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Yet another letdown for Arsenal - the ball reaches the back post, completely unchallenged, with not a single Arsenal player in the frame.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Sterling wins a free kick on the right flank in a dangerous position after being fouled while trying to weave his way into the box.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Nwaneri plays it short from the corner, but the move fizzles out as the ball is worked all the way back to Raya. A disappointing outcome for Arsenal, especially given the effort they put into their set-piece routines.
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