Southampton vs West Ham: Premier League

Southampton vs West Ham: Premier League – Key Players

By Joe Mcindoe | Dec 30, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Theo Walcott of Southampton runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 29, 2020 in Southampton, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) /

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Ryan Bertrand of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Southampton fail to get past a resolute West Ham in a goalless draw.

The result means that Saints stay in ninth place and move to 26 points. They also miss the opportunity to go into the top four.

SFC started brightly despite the absence of manager Ralph Hasenhüttl. Surprise inclusion Danny Ings netted for his side in the opening 20 minutes. Unfortunately, for the returning number nine his strike partner Che Adams had strayed offside before making the pass.

The Hammers offered very little in the first half, but stepped it up in the second as they went in search of a winner. Neither side managed to break through consistently as both only manage three shots on target (BBC Sport).

Hardly a feast of action, but nevertheless three players still managed to impress. Let’s find out who, as we discuss the three players that impacted Southampton 0 West Ham 0.