Premier League Wrap: Iwobi Notches 2 Assists; Iheanacho Sets New Personal Record; Robson-Kanu Debuts; Ibe, Ogbonna Start
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />Arsenal won their third consecutive game of the new season, beating Hull City 4-1 . Super Eagles starlet <b>Alex Iwobi </b>retained his place in the Gunners starting XI and was one of the impressive players at the KCOM Stadium.<br /><br />The 20-year-old was the architect of several chances created by Arsenal in the first half. Sanchez opened scoring in the 17th minute when a shot taken by the Nigerian brushed its way through the Chilean.<br /><br />And he was involved in the second goal after his lovely back heel found Theo Walcott. Iwobi was replaced in the 77th minute. <br /><br />England U21 international <b>Chuba Akpom</b> did not make the Gunners 18-man squad; while Hull City<span class="st">’s</span> <b>Moses Odubajo</b> is still recovering from injury. <br /><br /><b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> extended his scoring streak to three matches, his best ever goal-scoring run in competitive fixtures since he turned professional, when he netted Manchester City<span class="st">’s second goal in the 25th minute versus Bournemouth. <br /><br />The 19-year-old provided an assist for the Citizens third goal and played the full game. Bournemouth number 33 <b>Jordon Ibe</b> was substituted in the 46th minute. Central defender <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> was not involved for City in the 4-0 win. <br /></span><br />Elsewhere, at The Hawthorns, Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> put in a full ninety-minute shift in West Ham<span class="st">’s 4-2 loss to West Brom. Wales international <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> debuted for the Baggies following his introduction in the 87th minute. <br /><br />Leicester City returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Burnley. <b>Ahmed Musa </b>watched proceedings from the Foxes bench. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : mancity.com <br /></span>
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