Super Eagles midfielder Alex netted his first Premier League goal of the season as Fulham defeated Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester City 2-1 at the Craven Cottage.

Fulham after losing to Manchester United 1-0 in the opening day of the Premier League at Old Trafford hosted Leicester City at their fortress.

New signing Emile Smith Rowe broke the deadlock for the host after Adama Traore played him through as the former Arsenal forward scored his debut goal in the 18th minute.

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After just 20 minutes, Wout Faes, a centre back for Leicester, headed in from a corner created by Facundo Buonanotte to tie the score.

But in the 70th minute, Iwobi gave Fulham their lead back after deftly controlling a long ball from left defender Antonee Robinson.

He finished with a left-footed effort to give the home team all three points.