Premier League Wrap: Emenike Extends Goal Drought;Mikel Works Another 90-minute Shift;Iwobi Misses Thriller At White Hart Lane; Iheanacho Comes Off Bench In City Win

Premier League Wrap: Emenike Extends Goal Drought;Mikel Works Another 90-minute Shift;Iwobi Misses Thriller At White Hart Lane; Iheanacho Comes Off Bench In City Win

Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on match day 29.<br /><br />In the early kick off, Arsenal salvaged a point at Tottenham Hotspur, drawing 2-2, with Nigeria international <b>Alex Iwobi </b>watching the game from the stands. The teenager has not featured for the Gunners in their last two matches.<br /><br /><b>Dele Alli </b>went the distance and was involved in the second goal scored by Spurs while <b>Josh</b> <b>Onomah </b>did not make the squad.<br /><br />For the fifth game in a row, <b>Emmanuel Emenike</b> fired blanks as West Ham came from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park . The Fenerbahce loanee was substituted in the 61st minute.<br /><br />Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> went the distance for the Hammers while <b>Victor Moses</b> was not in the squad as a result of injury. The Toffees number 20 <b>Ross Barkley</b> played the full game.<br /><br />Aston Villa plunged into further turmoil after losing 4-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Villa striker <b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b> started and played 70 minutes of the contest at Etihad Stadium.<br /><br />Super Eagles striker <b>Kelechi Iheanacho </b>was substituted on in the 70th minute. He has netted three times in 19 games.<br /><br />Elsewhere, <b>John Obi Mikel </b>worked another 90-minute shift in midfield as Chelsea let a one-goal lead slip to draw 1-1 with Stoke City. <b>Peter Odemwingie </b>was not in the traveling party to London.<br /><br /><b>Odion Ighalo</b> starts for Watford in their home game against leaders Leicester City. Teammate <b>Ikechi Anya</b> is on the bench.<br /><br /><b>Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk<br /></b>
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