Premier League Wrap: Ighalo Notches Helper; Emenike,Moses&Adebayor Come Off Bench; Iwobi Starts Again;Anichebe Absent

Published: April 30, 2016

Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look on how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Odion Ighalo worked a ninety-minute shift in attack but is still searching for his first goal in the top-flight since January 23, having fired blanks in Watford’s 3-2 win over already relegated Aston Villa at The Vic. He set up the third goal scored by Deeney.

Scotland international Ikechi Anya lasted the distance for the Hornets while ex-Aston Villa skipper Gabby Agbonlahor didn’t make the squad as expected.

England star Ross Barkley started and played for 87 minutes as Everton recorded a 2-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park.

Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor was introduced for the final 16 minutes in Crystal Palace’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at St James Park.

Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses took to the pitch in the 66th and 81st minute respectively in West Ham’s 3-0 rout of West Brom at The Hawthorns. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna played the full match for the Hammers.

Nigeria international striker Victor Anichebe did not make the Baggies 18-man squad.

In the evening kickoff, Alex Iwobi has been named in the starting XI in Arsenal’s tie at the Emirates versus Norwich City.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel