Huddersfield Town 0-0 Southampton

Huddersfield's Steve Mounie has scored two goals in three Premier League games

Huddersfield briefly moved top of the Premier League as they played out a goalless draw with Southampton.

The Terriers had the best of the chances as they looked to extend their 100% start to the season, with Rajiv van la Parra, Steve Mounie and Elias Kachunga all having opportunities

But they ultimately had defender Tommy Smith to thank for saving a point with a goalline clearance from Ryan Bertrand's injury-time header.

Three games into their first Premier League season, Huddersfield are ahead of Manchester City on goal difference.

But having gone top when their match finished, they were usurped by Manchester United after their win over Leicester later in the day.

Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino, meanwhile, has made an unbeaten start in the Premier League with two draws and one victory.

• Relive Huddersfield's draw with Southampton

Terriers keep it clean - again

Huddersfield have opened the league season with three successive clean sheets - only the second time a promoted side have done so after Charlton achieved the feat in 1997.

Few would have predicted their flying start to the campaign, but David Wagner's side have been a breath of fresh air.

"We have three clean sheets in the Premier League so I am very proud," said Wagner.

"We will go into this international break with a smile on our face.

"We wanted to show that we are brave. I am very happy."

Saints solid without Van Dijk

The visitors may not have made the most convincing start to the game, but they remain unbeaten in the league this season.

And, were it not for Smith's late clearance, they would have stolen all three points, taking them - not the hosts - level on points with Manchester City.

While much of the attention has been focused on the future of defender Virgil van Dijk, the Saints have made a steady start under Pellegrino.

Despite Huddersfield having nine first-half shots, they showed defensive solidity, and will hope to welcome back the Dutchman once the transfer window shuts this week.

Man of the match - Rajiv van la Parra (Huddersfield)

The Huddersfield midfielder ran the show in the first half and created a number of chances

'It could have been none, one or three points' - reaction

Huddersfield manager David Wagner: "I was happy how brave we were in the first half. Unfortunately, we didn't score and this is why we have to accept the 0-0.

"There were some good blocks and saves. We missed opportunities. Southampton had the best chances in the second half.

"It was an unbelievable save on the goalline [from Tommy Smith]."

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino: "We have to think about what we can do to be better in the next game. We have to keep going. Huddersfield are now really high. They are in a good moment.

"We had chances in the last 15-20 minutes and put them under pressure. There were moments for us and moments for them.

"It could have been three points, one point or none. It was tough from the beginning."

Forster remains strong - the stats

• Southampton are unbeaten in the Premier League after three games for only the second time in their history.

• Since the start of 2015-16, Southampton have recorded more 0-0 draws than any other PL team (12 - one ahead of Man Utd).

• Huddersfield are only the second promoted side to keep a clean sheet in each of their three opening games since Charlton Athletic.

• It is the first time since 1965-66 they have kept a clean sheet in each of their opening three games to a league season.

• Southampton have failed to score in eight of their past 11 Premier League games, scoring just seven goals from 144 shots in these matches (4.9%).

• Since the start of the 2014-15 season, Fraser Forster has kept 35 clean sheets in the Premier League - more than any other English goalkeeper.

What's next?

Following the international break, Huddersfield travel to London Stadium to face West Ham on Monday, 11 September at 20:00 BST. The Saints host Watford two days prior to that (15:00).