Premier League Wrap : Musa Impresses; Ighalo Replaced By Anya; Onomah, Ladapo Benched; Barkley Scores
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent on the opening day of the season in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 13.<br /><br /><b>Ahmed Musa</b> looked lively on his debut in the English top-flight as defending champions Leicester City surprisingly lost 2-1 to newly promoted Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.<br /><br />The Super Eagles star worked a ninety-minute shift in attack. Injured <b>Moses Odubajo</b> did not make the Tigers squad. <br /><br />At Selhurst Park, ex-Flying Eagles invitee <b>Freddie Ladapo</b> remained on the bench for the entirety of Crystal Palace<span><span>’s 1-0 loss to West Brom. It would have been his competitive debut for the Eagles if he had featured. </span></span><br /><br />England midfielder <b>Ross Barkley</b> scored after five minutes as Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur. The Toffees number eight and Spurs star <b>Dele Alli </b>went the distance. <br /><br />England U19 international <b>Joshua Onomah</b> was a non-playing substitute for the White Hart Lane outfit. <br /><br />Scotland international <b>Ikechi Anya</b> came on for <b>Odion Ighalo</b> in the 81st minute at St. Mary<span><span>’</span></span>s Stadium, as Watford shared the spoils with Southampton (1-1). <b>Isaac Success</b> was not in the Hornets traveling party, having failed a late fitness test. <br /><br />In the evening kickoff, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> starts on the bench for Manchester City in their clash with Sunderland. Teammate <b>Tosin Adarabioyo </b>was not included in the Citizens 18-man squad. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : lcfc.com<br />
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