Leicester City continued its strong performances in the English Premier League, defeating Southampton in the 90+, while Aston Villa was able to regain its victories with a major victory over Fulham, while Brighton returned with 3 points from Newcastle United Stadium.
The three matches were held within the framework of the eighth round of the English Premier League competitions.
Aston Villa punishes Fulham
Fulham took the lead at home at Craven Cottage with a goal in the 5th minute from Mexican Raul Jimenez, who scored from an assist by German goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
In the 9th minute, Morgan Rogers scored the equalizer for Villa before the first half ended in a tie (1-1).
Spanish coach Unai Emery’s team was able to eliminate Fulham’s hopes with two goals in 10 minutes, the first through striker Ollie Watkins in the 59th minute, and the last with the help of Issa Diop, who accidentally scored his team’s net in the 69th minute.
Defender Andersen received a red card in the 64th minute, adding to Fulham’s suffering, before Aston Villa also completed the match with 10 players after Viljoen was sent off in the third minute of stoppage time.
Brighton returns with 3 points
In another match, which witnessed fewer attacking opportunities between the two sides, Brighton succeeded in returning with 3 valuable points from Newcastle United Stadium.
Brighton beat Newcastle by one goal at St James’ Park thanks to the brilliant veteran Danny Welbeck, who scored against Pope in the 35th minute.
Remontada Leicester in the 90+
Leicester City achieved a crazy comeback away from Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.
Southampton seemed on its way to achieving its first win in the English Premier League this season after scoring two early goals from Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo in the 8th and 28th minutes respectively.
In the second half, Leicester City bared its attacking fangs and scored 3 goals through Facundo Buonanotti, Jamie Vardy (penalty kick) and Jordan Ayew in the 64th, 74th and 90th + 8th minutes, respectively.
It is noteworthy that Southampton completed its match with 10 players since Ryan Fraser was sent off in the 73rd minute.
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