EPL: Leicester City Stun Southampton with 3-2 Comeback
Ayew's Late Strike Seals Stunning Leicester City Comeback
Southampton dominated the first half, with Cameron Archer...
Leicester City staged an incredible comeback from two goals down, defeating Southampton 3-2 at St. Mary's Stadium. Jordan Ayew's stoppage-time winner sealed the victory after Abdul Fatawu inspired the Foxes' revival.
Leicester City pulled off an astonishing comeback, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Southampton 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at St. Mary's Stadium. Jordan Ayew's stoppage-time winner capped an incredible turnaround.
Southampton dominated the first half, with Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo scoring within 28 minutes. However, Leicester's substitute Abdul Fatawu sparked a remarkable revival. Facundo Buonanotte turned in Fatawu's cross, and the Ghanaian's relentless pressure helped secure a penalty, converted by Jamie Vardy.
Ayew's winner, eight minutes into stoppage time, left Southampton in despair, rooted to the bottom of the table without a win. Manager Russell Martin's emotions swung from delight to despair as his side's smooth passing gave way to nerves.
Leicester manager Steve Cooper's halftime changes, including Fatawu's introduction, transformed the game. The Foxes' victory lifts pressure off Cooper and provides a platform for his tenure.
Highlights:
- Leicester City come back from two goals down
- Abdul Fatawu inspires Foxes' revival
- Jordan Ayew scores stoppage-time winner
- Southampton remains bottom without a win
- Leicester manager Steve Cooper's halftime changes pay off
Player of the Match:
Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City) - Average rating: 8.60
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