Premier League: Abdul Fatawu's Hat-trick Propels Leicester Closer to Premier League Return.

Abdul Fatawu's hat-trick proved pivotal in Leicester City's commanding display, edging them closer to an immediate return to the Premier League.

Southampton's aspirations for automatic promotion were ruthlessly quashed by the Foxes, who now require just one victory from their remaining fixtures against Preston or Blackburn to secure their promotion.

Additionally, their ascent to the top flight could be accelerated if Leeds succumb to defeat against QPR on Friday.

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Fatawu's cool and precise finish in the first half handed Leicester a deserved advantage against a struggling Southampton outfit.

The Saints struggled to contend with Leicester's relentless pressure and purposeful style of play. Despite showing signs of improvement immediately after halftime, Southampton was ultimately overwhelmed by Leicester's clinical performance.

Wilfred Ndidi's emphatic header doubled Leicester's lead before Fatawu notched a spectacular second goal.

Fatawu then turned provider for Jamie Vardy's 18th goal of the season, with Vardy returning the favor by setting up Fatawu to complete his hat-trick. With this triumph, Leicester now sits four points clear at the summit of the table, firmly on course to achieve the coveted 100-point mark.

While Southampton currently occupies fourth place, they still retain a mathematical chance of finishing level on points with second-placed Leeds.

However, for this scenario to unfold, Leeds would need to draw against QPR on Friday or Ipswich would need to secure victory against Hull on Saturday to consign Southampton to the playoffs.

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