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Tella ends 21-game goal drought as Southampton see off Fulham

The Anglo-Nigerian found the back of the net as the Saints secured victory over the Cottagers at St. Mary's Stadium

Nathan Tella ended a 21-game goal drought in Southampton’s 3-1 win over Fulham in Saturday’s Premier League game.

The 21-year-old came off the bench to make a key impact ending his long wait to score his first goal in the 2020-21 campaign, with a fine strike and also provided an assist.

Fulham also paraded Nigeria’s Ola Aina, Tosin Adarabioyo, Ademola Lookman, Josh Maja and Joshua Onomah in the encounter.

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Southampton started the game impressively, scoring in the 27th minute through Che Adams after he was set up by James Ward-Prowse.