SAINTS were out-played in Friday night's 30-10 derby defeat by Wigan which denied them the opportunity to lift the League Leaders Shield.
With four games to go, and a healthy points difference, one more win should effectively clinch top spot over the Warriors.
But Friday was a disappointment and a worry - given Saints will have to get past Wigan to win the ultimate prize at Old Trafford.
Bernard Platt was there to capture all the action.
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