Follow live coverage as Southampton face Brentford 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 FC - Brentford FC
Southampton vs Brentford
14:37
Southampton’s winless streak extended to nine Premier League games when they lost narrowly at Crystal Palace last time out. There has yet to be a new manager bounce for the Saints with Ivan Juric losing both of his two games in charge of the club so far. At the halfway stage of the season, Southampton are 10 points adrift at the bottom of the table with just 12 goals scored in 19 matches. Brentford are perhaps the perfect opposition for Saints if they are to start the new year with a win. The Bees are the only side in the Premier League this season yet to win on their travels.
Southampton vs Brentford
14:32
Hello and welcome to this live text commentary of Southampton against Brentford in the Premier League.
Southampton vs Brentford
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Southampton vs Brentford
13:00
Follow all the goals and latest action from the Premier League here with The Independent. Team news and line-ups coming up shortly…