Southampton held to second successive stalemate as West Ham earn point

Southampton and West Ham played out a cagey goalless draw at St Mary’s (Justin Tallis/PA)

Southampton recorded their second successive goalless draw in a cagey match against West Ham at St Mary’s.

Having already slipped out of the European places following a hard-fought draw at Fulham on Boxing Day, Southampton were unable to bounce back in the absence of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, who is in self-isolation after a member of his household tested positive for Covid-19.