Everton, Forest boost survival hopes on chaotic day in EPL

Forest players celebrate after defeating Southampton.[Twitter]

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Southampton's demotion could be confirmed as early as this weekend - even if it beats Fulham on Saturday - because of the results of its relegation rivals.

Taiwo Awoniyi's double, Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty and Danilo's brilliant team goal earned Forest a second straight win at home, and its that form at the City Ground which could keep Steve Cooper's team up.

Forest is three points above the drop zone with three games to play, against Chelsea, Arsenal and Crystal Palace.

Southampton had goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Lyanco before James Ward-Prowse's penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time sparked a tense finish.