Premier League Wrap : Adebayor Opens Crystal Palace Account; Ighalo, Emenike & Moses Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Benched; Anichebe Is Second Half Sub

Premier League Wrap : Adebayor Opens Crystal Palace Account; Ighalo, Emenike & Moses Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Benched; Anichebe Is Second Half Sub

Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 13.<br /><br />At the Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth, Dorset), Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie was an unused substitute as Stoke City won for the tenth time this season, beating Bournemouth 3-1.<br /><br />Over to Selhurst Park, <b>Odion Ighalo</b> assisted Watford defeat Crystal Palace 2-1. Togo international of Nigerian descent, <b>Emmanuel Adebayor</b> equalized for the homers in the 45th minute with a stunning header.<br /><br />Both Ighalo and Adebayor worked a 90-minute shift in attack for their respective teams while Scotland international Ikechi Anya remained on the bench for the Hornets.<br /><br />England star <b>Ross Barkley</b> started and went the distance in Everton&rsquo;s 1-0 loss to West Brom. Super Eagles striker <b>Victor Anichebe</b> was introduced as a substitute in the 72nd minute.<br /><br /><b>Emmanuel Emenike</b> is still searching for his first goal in West Ham&rsquo;s colours. The Fenerbahce loanee came on 20 minutes from time as the Hammers came back from two goals down to share the spoils with Norwich City.<br /><br /><b>Victor Moses </b>played 28 minutes of the contest at Carrow Road while teammate <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> played the whole of 90 minutes.<br /><br />In the evening kickoff, Super Eagles star <b>John Mikel Obi</b> starts on the bench for Chelsea&rsquo;s tie with Newcastle United.<br />
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