EPL Wrap : Ndidi Forces OG; Success Assists & Okaka Finishes; Ibe Benched Vs Man Utd; Iwobi Starts; Ojo, Ejaria Missing
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 4.<br /><br />In the early kickoff at Old Trafford, Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Former England U21 international <b>Jordon Ibe </b>was a non-playing substitute for the Cherries.<br /><br />Over to the King Power Stadium, Leicester City continued their resurgence under caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare with a 3-1 win over Hull City.<br /><br />Nigeria international <b>Wilfred Ndidi</b> went the distance yet again for the Premier League champs. His header from a corner came off Huddlestone and into the back of the net in the 90th minute. Teammate <b>Ahmed Musa</b> was left out of the squad.<br /><br />The full-time whistle at Vicarage Road was 4-3 in favour of Southampton. Watford<span class="body1">’s </span>Italy international <b>Stefano Okaka </b>started and played for 89 minutes. <br /><br />Super Eagles invitee <b>Isaac Success</b>, on as a substitute in the 70th minute, sent a cross into the box and Okaka turned home from six yards in the 79th minute to restore parity. Young striker <b>Olufela Olumola</b> did not feature for the Saints. <br /><br />Crystal Palace recorded a monumental 2-0 win over West Brom at the The Hawthorns. Wales international <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> came off the bench for the Baggies with 19 minutes left on the clock. <br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Alex Iwobi </b>starts for Arsenal against Liverpool at Anfield. The Reds youngsters <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> and injured <b>Ovie Ejaria</b> have not made the 18-man squad. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : arsenal.com<br />
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