Liverpool remain top of the Premier League despite failing to
score for only the third time this season in their goalless draw
against Southampton at St Mary’s.
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane twice went close to opening the scoring
on his return to St Mary’s before the break, only to be denied by a
superb Fraster Forster save and Virgil van Dijk’s last-ditch block.
Brazilian duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino missed
good chances when clear on goal, while another former Saint, Nathaniel
Clyne, headed wide late on.
Perhaps affected by the international break, Liverpool lacked the
fluency that has characterised their impressive start to the season.
However, they were also met with a resolute Southampton defence.
The hosts had chances of their own, with Charlie Austin heading
Cedric Soares’ cross wide, but defeat would have been harsh on Liverpool
who remain ahead of second-placed Manchester City by virtue of more
goals scored.
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