Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio has hailed the attack of Mauricio Pochettino's Southampton.
The Black Cats left St Mary's on Saturday with a point.
"The defence have done an amazing job because playing Lambert, Rodriguez, Lallana and then Ramirez and Osvaldo - I tell you, this is one of the best sides up front in the league," said Di Canio.
"Their frontline gives them a chance for them to finish in the top ten, play good football, a physical presence, energy and quality.
"My back four, central midfield and wingers, have done a very good job in defensive moments."
