Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho Fails To Add To His Collection; Iwobi Makes 8th Start; Ighalo Goalless In Over 11 Hours; Ibe,Ojo Feature For Liverpool

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the penultimate round of matches in the English Premier League on Sunday.

At White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur lost the chance to confirm their second place position at the end of the season after losing 2-1 to Southampton.

Both Dele Alli and Josh Onomah did not make Spurs’ 18-man squad, with the England midfielder suspended until next season.

Arsenal are all but guaranteed a Champions League spot after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Nigerian talents Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi both made the starting line-up for their respective teams.

Iwobi had to be withdraw in the 59th minute when manager Wenger noticed he had faded, while Iheanacho subbed out in the 71st minute after fluffing a good scoring opportunity in the second half.

Finally, Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo was one of four players of Nigerian descent named in the starting XI as Watford lost 2-0 to Europa League finalists Liverpool at Anfield.

Sheyi Ojo and Jordon Ibe started for the Reds but the teenager was substituted in the 78th minute, Ikechi Anya worked a ninety-minute shift for the Hornets.

Ighalo featured for 90 minutes and will be hoping to score in the last round, having fired blanks in his last 12 matches in the EPL.

Igho Kingsley