Joe Aribo scored his first Premier League goal today to help Southampton fight back to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Leeds United, while Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were unable to prevent Arsenal from beating Leicester City 4-2 at the Emirates Stadium, with Gabriel Jesus starring.
Super Eagles midfielder Aribo, who joined the Saints this summer, pulled one goal back for Southampton in the 72nd minute, 11 minutes after coming on with his side 2-0 down.
The Nigeria international danced around Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier to tap home to make it 2-1.
Kyle Walker-Peters completed the comeback in the 81st minute as Southampton claimed their first point of the season.
Rodrigo had scored in the 46th and 60th minutes to give Leeds United the 2-0 lead.
At the Emirates Stadium, Super Eagles forward Iheanacho came off the bench to set up Leicester City’s second goal for James Maddison in the 74th minute, but it was Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus who shone brightest.
The Brazil international was involved in all of Arsenal’s goals, netting twice in the first half and setting up Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli after the break.
Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi underlined his return to full fitness by playing the full 90 minutes.
At the Etihad Stadium, champions Manchester City were ruthless against promoted Bournemouth, winning 4-0 with goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.
In the other Premier League afternoon kick-offs, Brighton versus Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers versus Fulham both ended goalless.
Promoted Fulham were presented with a golden opportunity to take all three points but Aleksandar Mitrovic missed a penalty with nine minutes left in the game.
