Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi registered his sixth Premier League assist and his 15th goal involvement of the season, helping Fulham come from behind to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.
Fulham came into the game needing victory to revive their slim hopes for European football after consecutive league losses to Bournemouth and Chelsea. Meanwhile, already-relegated Southampton were looking for their first win at home since defeating Everton in November.
The hosts got off to a strong start, with Jack Stephens netting his first Premier League goal since December 2019 to put the Saints ahead — a lead they maintained until halftime, restricting Fulham from registering any shots on target during the first half.
Eager to avoid another defeat, Fulham mounted a spirited comeback in the second half as Alex Iwobi delivered a precise ball to Emile Smith Rowe, who scored to equalise before Ryan Sessegnon’s diving header secured a late victory for the Cottagers, igniting celebrations among the visiting supporters.
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The remarkable comeback win lifted Fulham to 51 points, leaving them six points adrift of seventh-placed Aston Villa and nine points behind Nottingham Forest in sixth. Meanwhile, Southampton remain stuck on 11 points — the joint lowest total in Premier League history.
Fulham’s next challenge is a crucial showdown with Aston Villa on Saturday, May 3 where the London side will be determined to secure a win and narrow the gap on Unai Emery’s team. Meanwhile, Southampton will meet already-relegated Leicester as they aim to salvage some pride this season.
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