Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho Ends Goal Drought In Style; Mikel Works Another 90-Minute Shift;Ojo Makes Cameo;Ibe Benched
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week 35.<br /><br />At the Etihad Stadium, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> ended his goal drought in style as Manchester City thrashed Stoke City 4-0. The Nigeria international, who played the full game, gave City a 3-0 lead in the 64th minute before grabbing his brace ten minutes later.<br /><br />The teenager had not found the net in the top-flight since Valentine’s Day (February 14) prior to today’s contest against the Potters.<br /><br />Chelsea have climbed to ninth in the league table thanks to their 4-1 rout of AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Super Eagles skipper <b>Obi Mikel </b>worked a ninety-minute shift at the heart of defense for the Londoners.<br /><br />Liverpool let a two-goal lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at Anfield. <b>Jordon Ibe</b> and <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> were among the seven substitutes for The Reds, and the England U19 international came off the bench in the 83rd minute.<br /><br /><b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b> is still in Aston Villa’s bad books and was not in action for the relegated team who lost 4-2 to Southampton at Villa Park.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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