Premier League Wrap: Ighalo Goal Drought Extends To 10 Games; Anichebe Comes Off Bench; Mikel Starts;Gabby Suffers Relegation With Villa
<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week 34.<br /><br /><b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b>’s Aston Villa have been relegated from the top-flight for the first time in close to 30 years after losing 1-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The attacker was not involved in the game.<br /><br /><b>Odion Ighalo</b>’s Watford have reached the magical 40-point mark, thanks to their 1-0 win over West Brom, meaning they are likely to remain in the Premier League next season.<br /><br />On a personal level, the Nigeria national-teamer will be disappointed not to hit target for the tenth game in a row in the Premier League despite lasting the distance at the Hawthorns.<br /><br />Teammate <b>Ikechi Anya</b> watched proceedings from the bench, while <b>Victor Anichebe </b>came on for West Brom in the 68th minute.<br /><br />England star <b>Ross Barkley </b>was introduced in the 64th minute of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Southampton at Goodison Park.<br /><br />In the evening kickoff, Super Eagles star <b>John Obi Mikel</b> has been named in the starting XI as Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. <b>Kelechi Iheanacho </b>starts on the bench for City.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br /><br />
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