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Leicester City completed a sensational comeback as they scored three goal in the second-half to beat Southampton.
Super Eagles ace Joe Aribo scored his first goal of the season to double Southampton's lead after Cameron Archer's opener, but Leicester City wrestled back to snatch a sensational victory thanks to second-half goals from Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew.
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Southampton's winless drought in the top flight was desperate for an end, hence, they started with intent. Moments after Joe Aribo's header rattled the crossbar, Cameron Archer capitalised on a pinpoint low cross from the left flank, slotting home with ease.
Leicester gradually found their footing, but Southampton struck again, mirroring their opener. Aribo adjusted his aim this time, firing a precise low drive past Mads Hermansen courtesy of Kyle Walker-Peters' sublime assist.
The Foxes halved the deficit after the break, thanks to Facundo Buonanotte's opportunistic finish. The Argentine teenager cleverly positioned himself to convert Issahaku Fatawu's pass from the right wing, following the Ghanaian's game-changing introduction.
Fatawu continued to wreak havoc, striking the woodwork with a long-range effort before Jamie Vardy earned a penalty. Ryan Fraser's reckless tug on Vardy's shirt inside the six-yard box earned him a straight red card, and the veteran striker made no mistake from the spot, sending the penalty past Aaron Ramsdale.
Leicester snatched a thrilling late victory in the eighth minute of stoppage time. Jordan Ayew emerged as the hero, unleashing a low drive into the bottom corner to seal a dramatic comeback win.
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