The hosts were 3-0 up with less than five minutes to the end of the first half only to let in two second half goals to give the Saints a hope of a remarkable comeback.

Elliot Anderson had given the home side the lead in the 11^th minute. Callum Hudson-Odoi doubled their lead in the 28^th minute before Chris Wood headed in his 14^th goal of the season and Forest’s third.

After the break Southampton started what looked like a come-back when Jan Bednarek pulled one back on the hour mark. In the first minute of the 12 added minutes, Nigerian international, Paul Onuachu scored the second goal for the Saints.

The last 11 minutes left fans of both sides sitting on the edge of their seats and biting their nails. The visitors almost snatched the equalizer when Benarek’s header was heading into the net before Ola Aina cleared the ball off the line. Forests held on to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches, which has produced seven wins and a draw. They are equal on points with Arsenal with 44 points but have an inferior goal difference.

Southampton are yet to pick a point since signing Ivan Juric as their manager in December.

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In the men’s category of the American Soccer League, Aliyu Ibrahim provided an assist as Huston Dynamo thrashed Real Salt Lake 3-0.

In the Championship in England Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi started as Leicester City defeated Rotherham United 2-1. Iheanacho provided the assist for the first goal scored by McAteer and was replaced by Vardy in the 59^th minute. Ndidi played for 68 minutes before he was replaced by Casadei.

Femi Onyedimma was in action for Rotherham and scored their only goal in the 53^rd minute.

In the Premier League, Calvin Bassey was sent off as his club Fulham played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Arsenal.

Frank Onyeka played for the last 19 minutes as Brentford and Crystal Palace played out a 1-1 draw.

Ola Aina and Taiwo Awomiyi could not stop Nottingham Forest from losing 3-2 to Manchester United. Aina played for the entire match and was cautioned in the 62^nd minute while Awoniyi played for 81 minutes and scored the first goal of the match in the second minute.

In the Italian Serie A, Ademola Lookman was cautioned in the 40^th minute as his club Atalanta were beaten 2-1 by Frosinone and was replaced after the first half.

Tyron Ebuehi played all 90 minutes but could not save Empoli from losing 2-0 to Monza at the U-Power Stadium.

Samuel Chukwueze played the last 24 minutes in AC Milan 4-1 demolition of Torino at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Victor Osimhen converted a 16^th minute penalty as Napoli defeated Sassuolo 2-0 at the Stadio Diego Amando Maradona in Naples.

In Germany, Kelvin Akpoguma played full time as Hoffenheim defeated their host, Heidenheim 2-3 in one of the week two matches of the German Bundesliga. Akpoguma was dogged in the defense no wonder he received a yellow card in the 40^th minute.

Bayer Leverkusen went, saw and conquered Borussia Munchengladbach 3-0. Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface overcame a 16^th minute yellow card to grab a brace in the 18^th and 53^rd minutes.

In Scotland, Nigerian duo of Cyril Dessers and Leon Balogun were in action for Rangers as they defeated Ross County 0-2.

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Calvin Bassey replaced Reed in the 67^th minute but could not save Fulham from falling to Brentford 0-3.

Taiwo Awoniyi made it two goals in two matches as he opened scoring in Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.

In the Italian Serie A, Victor Osimhen continued from where he stopped last season as he scored two goals for Napoli which helped the defending champions defeat Frosinone 1-3.

Ademola Lookman was in action for 62 minutes as his side Atalanta defeated Sassuolo 2-0.

Tyron Ebuehi played all 90 minutes as his club Empoli lost at home to Verona by a lone goal.

In the German Bundesliga, Victor Boniface had an excellent performance as he helped Bayer Leverkusen defeat RB Leipzig 3-2 at the BayArena, Boniface provided an assist as Jeremie Frimpong opened scoring in the 24^th minute.

The Nigerian was given a yellow card in the 69^th minute and was substituted in the 89^th minute.

In France, Lyon were disgraced at home 1-4 by Montpellier and Akor Adams was very instrumental scoring the fourth goal with a minute to go.

In Portugal, Kelechi Nwakali provided an assist as his club Chaves lost 2-4 to Sporting Braga.

Boavista hammered Portimonense 1-4 with Sopuruchukwu Onyemaechi assisting in the second goal.

In Scotland, Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers were in action for Rangers in the League Cup as they secured a 2-1 victory over Greenock Morton. Dessers equalized from the spot before he provided the assist for the winning goal and was later substituted 10 minutes from time.

Leon Balogun saw action for 57 minutes and his performance was top notch.

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Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the thrilling encounter when Jesse Linguard’s effort was deflected into his path off West Ham defender, Ben Johnson.

Awoniyi became the first player to score for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League since Chris Bart-Williams scored against Leicester City in May 1999.

West Ham’s best chance of equalizing came in the second half when they were awarded a penalty, but Dean Henderson saved Declan Rice’ spot kick.

This victory pushed Nottingham Forest to 10th on the league table while West Ham United are 19th with no point so far.

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