Fulham 0-0 Southampton

Fulham played out a third consecutive Premier League draw on Sunday afternoon.

Marco Silva made five changes to the team that started at Anfield, with Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Tom Cairney and Rodrigo Muniz coming into the XI. The manager also opted to hand Josh King his first ever start.

Fulham had their first attempt on goal with a couple of minutes on the clock, Alex Iwobi driving past three or four, before his audatious effort fell just wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s goal at the far post.

A cagey opening ten minutes followed, as both teams looked to settle into the game and gain an early foothold. King was involved in the early action, buoying the home support with a brilliant interception and setting up a threating counter - the young midfielder looking to make an impact.

Jedi and Muniz linked up well down the left to create space for an opportunity in the 23^rd minute. The defender’s low cross ultimately failing to reach a white shirt before the Saints could clear the ball.

As newly installed Saints boss, Ivan Jurić, watched on from the stands, the visitors looked to be sitting deep and breaking up play, restricting Fulham to a handful of long-range attempts on goal.

Iwobi and Muniz continued to threaten but were unable to unlock the Southampton defence before the half-time whistle.

Fulham began the second half the brighter; King delivering a superb early cross which fell inches from the outstretched leg of Iwobi. The young midfielder continuing to look dangerous and create something whenever on the ball.

Ramsdale kept his side level with a wonder save in the 67^th minute. Harry Wilson storming into the box with pace to meet a dangerous, deep cross from Adama, the resulting strike on goal bound for the top corner had the Saints keeper not miraculously tipped over.

As Silva's side searched for a winner, young forward Martial Godo was substituted on for his Premier League debut.

An additional five minutes passed before the referee blew the whistle on what might feel like an opportunity to take three points missed.