Brentford vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brentford 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:
Brentford vs Southampton
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Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford can still play a decisive role in the Premier League relegation battle when they take on Everton next Sunday at Goodison Park. Southampton are next in action against Liverpool on May 17 on home soil.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford secure a 3-0 win over Southampton to surely confirm their place in the Premier League next term. Pontus Jansson put the home side ahead from close range before Yoane Wissa added a second a minute later with a composed finish. The Saints wasted opportunities in front of goal throughout the afternoon. The home side finally put them out of their misery when Kristoffer Ajer found the net in the 79th minute with a brilliant turn and strike. Ralph Hasenhuttl was jeered by sections of Southampton supporters, putting Austrian under pressure in his role as the season reaches its climax.
Brentford vs Southampton
Perraud fails to find a team-mate in the box with his cross as he lifts the ball over the top for a goal-kick. That should be it.
Brentford vs Southampton
Redmond runs down the left flank and delivers a hopeful ball into the box, but Raya comes through a crowd to make a comfortable claim.
Brentford vs Southampton
Brentford have scored 14 goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Liverpool (20) and Manchester City (17) have scored more in the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Southampton
Hasenhuttl is being jeered by the Southampton fans. There are chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' and 'sacked in the morning'. It has been a tough afternoon for the Saints and their fans.
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