EPL Wrap: Ndidi Scores; Success Subbed In; Lookman Benched; Dele Assists; Moses, Aina, Maja, Ejaria Missing

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />Liverpool beat Everton 3-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. England U20 star <b>Ovie Ejaria</b> is still recovering for injury, so did not feature, while <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> did not make the Reds 18-man squad.<br /><br />Three Lions midfielder <b>Ross Barkley</b> went the distance for the Toffees and picked up a yellow card five minutes before half-time, <b>Ademola Lookman</b> watched proceedings from the bench.<br /><br /><b>Dele Alli</b> made the second goal in Tottenham Hotspur<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 2-0 win at Burnley. The England star logged 90 minutes, teammate <b>Josh Onomah </b>was not in the 18-man squad. <br /><br />Crystal Palace kept the title race alive after shocking Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, with <b>Celestine Babayaro </b>watching from the stands. <br /><br /><b>Victor Moses</b> (injury), <b>Dominic Solanke</b> and<b> Ola Aina</b> were not selected by manager Antonio Conte. <br /></span><br />Injured wing-back <b>Moses Odubajo</b> missed Hull City<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 2-1 win against West Ham at the KCOM Stadium. Hammers</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span> Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> is out for the season due to injury.<br /><br /><b>Wilfred Ndidi </b>netted his maiden goal in the Premier League in Leicester City</span><span class="body1">&rsquo;s 2-0 win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium. He scored from outside the box in the 25th minute and played the full game. <br /><br /><b>Ahmed Musa</b> watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the game. <br /><br />West Brom went away from Old Trafford with a point after playing a goalless draw with Manchester United. Wales star <b>Hal Robson-Kanu </b>started and played 70 minutes for the Baggies. <br /><br />Newly capped Super Eagles striker <b>Isaac Success</b> came off the bench after 53 minutes as Watford beat Sunderland 1-0 at Vicarage Road, teammate <b>Stefano Okaka</b> logged 90 minutes. <br /><br />As for Sunderland, <b>Victor Anichebe </b>(injury), <b>Joel Asoro</b> and <b>Josh Maja</b> were not in the Black Cats squad.<br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Jordon Ibe</b> starts on the bench for Bournemouth against Southampton at St. Mary&rsquo;s Stadium. Saints young striker <b>Olufela Olomola</b> is not in the 18-man squad. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley&nbsp; <br /><br />Photo Credit : lcfc.com<br /></span>
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