EPL Wrap: Moses Impresses; Ejaria, Aina Benched; Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Ogbonna, Dele Log 90 Mins; Mikel, Onomah Missing
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the 15th round of matches in the English Premier League on Sunday, December 11.<br /><br />We start off at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea entertained West Brom. It finished 1-0 in favour of Antonio Conte<span>’s team. Super Eagles winger <b>Victor Moses</b> started his ninth consecutive game for the Londoners and was replaced in the 74th minute.<br /><br />For the umpteenth time, Nigeria skipper <b>John Obi Mikel</b> was not considered in the Blues 18-man squad and England youth-teamer <b>Ola Aina </b>returned to the bench. West Brom number four <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> played the last six minutes.<br /><br />Three Lions midfielder <b>Dele Alli</b> put in a full shift in midfield as Tottenham Hotspur lost for only the second time this season. It ended 1-0 at Old Trafford. <b>Josh Onomah </b>was not officially in the traveling party to Manchester. <br /><br /><b>Olufela Olomola</b> wasn</span><span>’t involved for Southampton in their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at St. Mary</span><span><span>’</span>s Stadium. He was in action for the U23s in Premier League 2 on Friday.<br /><br />Finally, <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> assisted West Ham to register an impressive 2-2 draw at Liverpool. The Italy international started and completed the game at Anfield. <br /><br />England U20 international <b>Ovie Ejaria </b>continues with his remarkable progress, making the Reds 18-man squad for a competitive fixture for the eighth time this season. <b>Sheyi Ojo </b>and <b>Tiago Ilori </b>play for the U23s for the time being. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br /></span>
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