Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the U21 Premier League on Monday.

Ashinme Kigbu was in action for 90 minutes as Manchester City lost 1-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. The 17-year-old, who is one of the important players in the ranks of City U18s, made the bench against Southampton in December.

At Staplewood Training Ground (Hampshire), Southampton defeated Norwich City 3-2 in an entertaining game. Ex-Arsenal youth-teamer Olufela Olomola started and played 72 minutes for The Saints.

In the Division 2, Fulham lost their final game of the season to Swansea City 3-0, with Dennis Adeniran and Elijah Adebayo playing the full game for the Londoners.

No player with Nigerian heritage started for Arsenal in their 2-1 loss to West Brom at Meadow Park (Borehamwood, Hertfordshire). As for the Baggies, Joshua Ezewele was in action for ninety minutes.

Igho Kingsley