SUPER EAGLE STARS JOE ARIBO & PAUL ONUACHU GAVE SOUTHAMPTON 1ST WIN IN EPL THIS SEASON

Saturday Football Round-Up: Thrilling Matches, Big Wins, and Shocking Defeats
Football fans were treated to an action-packed Saturday as top European leagues witnessed stunning results, dominant performances, and unexpected upsets. Here’s a breakdown of the major matches across England, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Premier League Drama: Nottingham Forest Bounce Back, Liverpool Stay Top
Nottingham Forest sent a strong message after last week’s humiliating 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth, bouncing back with an emphatic 7-0 thrashing of Brighton. Chris Wood was the star of the match, scoring a hat trick to cement his place as the third-highest scorer in the Premier League this season with 17 goals. Nigerian duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi also featured in the dominant win.
Elsewhere, Liverpool continued their title charge with a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. Mohamed Salah bagged a brace, extending his goal tally to 21 this season, making him the league’s top scorer. Everton demolished Leicester City 4-0, pushing the Foxes back into the relegation zone at 18th place with 17 points.
Meanwhile, Newcastle suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Fulham, where Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played key roles in securing the win.
German Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Hold Firm, Dortmund Win Again
Bayern Munich edged Holstein Kiel 4-3 in a thrilling encounter, keeping their place at the top of the Bundesliga with 51 points. Harry Kane was instrumental, scoring a brace to bring his season total to 19 goals in 18 matches. Borussia Dortmund also secured a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim to keep their top-four hopes alive.
French Ligue 1: Dembele Dazzles for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) showed their dominance with a 5-2 victory over Brest. Ousmane Dembélé stole the show, netting a hat trick to earn the Player of the Match award. With this win, PSG remain top of Ligue 1 with 50 points from 20 matches.
Serie A & La Liga: Real Madrid Slip, Atlético Close the Gap
In Italy, Atalanta and Torino played out a 1-1 draw, with Ademola Lookman absent due to injury. The Nigerian winger is expected to return by mid-February. Southampton’s Nigerian duo, Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu, starred in a 2-1 victory over Ipswich, earning the Saints their first win of the season, though they still sit bottom of the table with just 9 points from 24 matches.
Meanwhile, in Spain, Atlético Madrid defeated Mallorca 2-0, reducing the gap between them and league leaders Real Madrid to just one point. However, Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Espanyol, though they still top La Liga with 49 points.
What’s Next?
With the leagues heating up, the next few weeks promise intense battles at the top and bottom of the tables. Fans should stay tuned for more action as title races, relegation fights, and individual performances continue to unfold.
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