Ola Aina provided an assist and then produced a stoppage time goalline clearance for high-riding Nottingham Forest to beat Southampton 3-2 in the Premier League today.
Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina delivered the cross for Forest to lead 3-0 in the first half.
However, in the second half Premier League rock bottom club Southampton fought back and pulled back two goals.
They could even have staged a remarkable comeback with a third goal only for them to be denied this by a superb goalline clearance by Ola Aina.
Forest continue to be the surprise package of the Premier League season as they remain third in the standings with 44 points from 22 matches.
Arsenal have same points but a better goals difference to occupy second place.
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