West Ham United vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Southampton 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:
West Ham United vs Southampton
SO CLOSE! Southampton almost take the lead as the ball was quickly worked across the pitch from the left-hand side to the right. Sulemana played the ball in field to Fernandes on the edge of the penalty area. As he looked like he was going to shot at goal with three West Ham players closing him down, he knocked it wide to the on-rushing Walker-Peters, who took one touch to steady himself before firing across goal. Unfortunately for him the ball went wide of the post and the score remains level.
West Ham United vs Southampton
Calls for a penalty. The referee waves them away pretty quickly, but sections of the crowd were hoping it was a way to give the hosts the lead. The ball did strike the arm of Ugochukwu as he slid in to block the cross but it only did so as it bounced off his leg beforehand.
West Ham United vs Southampton
OFFSIDE! A great chance for Southampton if not for the offside flag. Sulemana almost bent his run to perfection to get in behind the West Ham defence, but his foot strayed beyond the last defender. He did go on to miss the chance as he took too much time on the ball on the six-yard box allowing Areola to narrow the angle and his body behind the shot before the assistant referee signalled for an offside.
West Ham United vs Southampton
Southampton move forward and have their first attempt at goal. Sulemana with a shot from the edge of the box, but the effort is blocked by West Ham, and it goes for a corner; encouraging from the visitors.
West Ham United vs Southampton
West Ham have been in complete control of possession, holding 65% of it to this point.
West Ham United vs Southampton
Southampton are unable to get out of their own half, their entire defence and midfield are sat on the edge of their box, holding their position, fearful of West Ham finding the space to create something. The hosts are remaining patient, confident they will eventually create a notable chance.
West Ham United vs Southampton
West Ham have taken confidence from the Fullkrug’s early effort, as they can sense that Southampton are panicked and shaky when West Ham move towards goal.
West Ham United vs Southampton
GREAT SAVE! Ramsdale gets down sharply and bats Fullkrug’s effort away at the near post. The German got in front of the Southampton defender at the near post, getting a touch on a low cross from Paqueta, directing it goalwards, but he is denied by the English goalkeeper from giving West Ham the lead.
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