Liverpool missed out a glorious chance to open up a gap at the top of the Premier League as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Southampton. Jurgen Klopp had spoken about the tie being a tough one and even though the Reds dominated, they could not break a resolute Southampton defence.
The Premier League leaders were at fault too as they had numerous chances to break the deadlock but failed to do so. The Reds did keep a clean sheet and a point away from home against a decent Southampton side after the international break is not a bad result. But with the sheer chances they had, Liverpool should have won the game easily.
After Saturday’s games, Liverpool stayed on top thanks to the number of goals scored but this was an opportunity lost. Twitter had a field day after the game and here are some of the best responses from the social media network.
Liverpool’s stats today…
65% possession
15 shots ⚽️
8 corners
663 passes
Totally dominant. One of those days. Onto the next one. pic.twitter.com/AxUcoGcWaK— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 19, 2016
good thing is, we got a cleansheet haha. still top of the league heads up guys! move on utk next game
— yep (@twt_liverpool) November 19, 2016
Top of the league and I’m fucking pissed off. The joys of being a Liverpool supporter.
— . (@AnfieldRd96) November 19, 2016
Liverpool are still unbeaten in the last 13 games in all competitions.
— LFC News (@LFCTransferNRS) November 19, 2016
“Liverpool struggle against a defensively solid side again”
On another day, if the front three have their shooting boots on, that’s 3/4-0
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 19, 2016
When you don’t win, it’s important not to lose. Lovren and Matip were rocks at the back today.
— LiverpoolFF (@LiverpoolFF) November 19, 2016
Liverpool Twitter when the result doesn’t go perfectly to plan. #LFC pic.twitter.com/KGHTbj3RGG
— Rex (@LFCRex) November 19, 2016
Not much happening at St. Mary’s. Only a matter of time before Liverpool bid for Virgil van Dijk, though.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 19, 2016
Liverpool have played just two Premier League away games at 3 o’clock this season.
They failed to score in both.
Not their favourite slot. pic.twitter.com/SYFKJaMsTI
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 19, 2016
The Reds will hope for three points in their next fixture and if they do play in this manner, it surely will come. The international break is always tough to deal with but a draw is better than a loss.
