Ghana captain Jordan Ayew returned to haunt his Black Stars teammate Kamaldeen Sulemana, netting a crucial goal in Leicester City’s commanding victory over struggling Southampton in the Premier League.
Ayew struck Leicester’s second goal just before half-time at the King Power Stadium, capping off a dominant first-half performance and leaving Southampton—Kamaldeen’s team—reeling once again.
The match was seen as Southampton’s opportunity to finally distance themselves from the all-time Premier League low points record set by Derby County in the 2007/08 season. However, the Saints failed to deliver yet again.
With only 11 points accumulated this season, Southampton remains on track to match that unwanted record. Even against second-bottom Leicester, they were outplayed, lacking urgency and failing to show any cutting edge in attack—an all-too-familiar narrative for the south coast side.
Interim manager Simon Rusk now looks to their upcoming trip to Everton—who are winless in their last three games—as perhaps their only realistic chance to snatch the solitary point needed to avoid Derby’s fate. However, based on their lifeless display against Leicester, even that prospect seems uncertain.
With league leaders Arsenal and a resurgent Manchester City on the horizon, time is running out for Kamaldeen and his teammates to salvage any pride.
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