A FRED own goal saw Saints secure their first point of the 2021-22 Premier League season despite being pulled back in the second-half by Mason Greenwood.

Ralph Hasenhuttl made changes, in contrast to the opening weekend Everton defeat, that saw a shift in shape and rapid change in on-pitch personnel when it was needed.

At half-time, leading 1-0, Hasenhuttl hooked Theo Walcott in favour of centre-back Jan Bednarek and changed to a five-at-the-back formation.

Although Greenwood levelled, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba were nullified throughout and Saints have opened their account for the season – to the relief of fans.

Although there were a number of grumbles due to a disastrous turnstile error that saw many supporters miss opening minutes, they’ll have gone home happier for a well-fought football match.

Here’s how you reacted to the result in the Daily Echo comments section:

pavsaint: "Happy with that better performance from saints disappointed with goal conceded but room for optimism."

dualsy: "Good effort all round."

Underground suburbs: "Solid performance to build on. Still improvement required, but a great point, all day long."

Big Burt: "Very pleased with that performance and Ralph proved he had a point to make. Watch out PL, Saints are coming for you."

Junctions 7&8: "Pretty decent performance. "Could have nicked all 3 points but it's a point many would have taken before kick off. Couple more additions and we could turn hard fought draws into wins hopefully. COYR."

Perfect 8 aye i aye i aye: "Lots of positives, Home support, Livramento, Arma, Salisu and Ralph, our heads didn't go down, we held our own, and could have won it. Our season starts now. No looking back."

saint freddie: Oh to have a decent keeper. A very good point Saints

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