Premier League Wrap : Iheanacho Notches Assist; Musa Makes Home Debut; Ighalo Plays Full Game; Aina, Anya, Ladapo Benched; Moses Comes Off Bench

Premier League Wrap : Iheanacho Notches Assist; Musa Makes Home Debut; Ighalo Plays Full Game; Aina, Anya, Ladapo Benched; Moses Comes Off Bench

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday. <br /><br />In the early kickoff, Super Eagles striker <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> was introduced in the 83rd minute as Man City thrashed Stoke City 4-1. He notched an assist in the 86th minute. Teammate <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> wasn&rsquo;t involved.<br /><br /><b>Moses Odubajo</b> remains on the sidelines and was not in action in Hull City&rsquo;s 2-0 win against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.<br /><br /><b>Dele Alli </b>and <b>Josh Onomah </b>came on in the 68th and 90th minute respectively as Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in a London derby. Ex- Nigeria U20s invitee <b>Freddie Ladapo</b> remained on the bench for the Eagles throughout the contest at White Hart Lane. <br /><br />Nigeria national-teamer <b>Odion Ighalo</b> worked a ninety-minute shift in attack as Chelsea netted twice in the last ten minutes to earn&nbsp; a 2-1 win at Watford.<br /><br /><b>Victor Moses</b> entered into the fray in the 71st minute for the Blues, <b>Ola Aina</b> (Chelsea) and Scotland international <b>Ikechi Anya</b> (Watford) were non-playing substitutes. <b>Isaac Success</b> failed a late fitness test and did not make Watford&rsquo;s squad. <br /><br />England star <b>Ross Barkley </b>was credited with an assist for Everton, who secured a 2-1 win over West Brom at The Hawthorns. The attacking midfielder played the full game. <br /><br /><b>Sheyi Ojo</b> has suffered a fracture in his back, so was not involved as Liverpool were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Burnley at Turf Moor. Portugal youth international <b>Tiago Ilori </b>did not play for the Reds as well. <br /><br />It finished goalless at the King Power Stadium in the tie between Arsenal and champions Leicester City. Hale End Academy products, injured <b>Alex Iwobi </b>and <b>Chuba Akpom</b>, were not selected by manager Arsene Wenger. <br /><br />The Foxes record signing&nbsp; <b>Ahmed Musa</b> appeared off the bench in the 85th minute for his home debut. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br /><br />
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