Premier League Wrap: Nigeria Stars Iheanacho, Iwobi & Ighalo Benched; Anichebe Bags Brace; Musa Subbed In; Ibe Ill; Dele& Onomah Among Subs; Barkley Starts
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on game week twelve in the English Premier League on Saturday.<br /><br />In the early kickoff, Arsenal came from a goal down to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Nigeria youngster <b>Alex Iwobi </b>was a non-playing substitute and teammate <b>Chuba Akpom</b> did not make the 18-man squad.<br /><br /><b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> watched proceedings from the bench in Manchester City’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. England youth international <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> was not involved for the Citizens.<br /><br />Over to Goodison Park, Three Lions midfielder<b> Ross Barkley</b> started and played the whole of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Swansea City. The number eight was yellow carded in the 75th minute. <br /><br />Liverpool continue to top the standings despite their goalless draw against Southampton at <span class="_Xbe">SO14 5FP. Nigerian trio <b>Ovie Ejaria</b>, <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> and <b>Tiago Ilori</b> did not make the Reds 18-man squad, and <b>Olufela Olomola </b>was absent for the Saints.<br /><br />England U21 star <b>Jordon Ibe</b> missed Bournemouth</span>’s impressive 1-0 win over Stoke City at Bet365 Stadium due to illness. <br /><br /><b>Victor Anichebe</b> struck twice in Sunderland<span class="_Xbe"></span>’s comfortable 3-0 win over <b>Moses Odubajo</b><span class="_Xbe"></span>’s Hull City. to take his tally to three goals in his last two games.<br /><br />The Super Eagles frontman put the Black Cats 2-0 up in the 62nd minute before adding more gloss to the scoreline with six minutes remaining. <br /><br />Anichebe started and played the full game, teammates <b>Josh Maja</b> and <b>Joel Asoro</b> were not involved. Odubajo remains on the sidelines due to an injury he picked up during pre-season.<br /><br />At The Vic, <b>Odion Ighalo</b> remained on the bench for the entire duration of Watford<span class="_Xbe"></span>’s 2-1 win over Leicester City.<br /><br />Fit again Italy international <b>Stefano Okaka</b> came off the bench in the 90th minute, 12 minutes after <b>Ahmed Musa</b> was introduced.<br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Dele Alli</b> and <b>Josh Onomah</b> start on the bench for Tottenham Hotspur against West Ham. The Hammers number 21 <b>Angelo Ogbonna </b>is in the starting XI.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br /><span class="body1"><span class="body1">Photo Credit : safc.com</span></span><br /><br /><br />
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