Taiwo Awoniyi’s Brace Against Chelsea Earns Premier League Player of the Week Nomination

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi stole the show at Stamford Bridge with a match-winning brace in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea. He netted his first goal inside two minutes with a clinical header before doubling his tally after the break to mark his 100th appearance for Forest in style. Those heroics have earned the Nigerian forward a spot among seven nominees for Premier League Player of the Week for matchweek 35. He now competes with top talents such as Kobbie Mainoo, Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka for the weekly award. The win gives Nottingham Forest a vital boost in their survival bid. Fans can cast their votes to decide who claims the Player of the Matchweek honour.

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