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.

In the early kickoff, Arsenal came from a goal down to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Nigeria youngster Alex Iwobi was a non-playing substitute and teammate Chuba Akpom did not make the 18-man squad.

Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench in Manchester City’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo was not involved for the Citizens.

Over to Goodison Park, Three Lions midfielder Ross Barkley started and played the whole of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Swansea City. The number eight was yellow carded in the 75th minute.

Liverpool continue to top the standings despite their goalless draw against Southampton at SO14 5FP. Nigerian trio Ovie Ejaria, Sheyi Ojo and Tiago Ilori did not make the Reds 18-man squad, and Olufela Olomola was absent for the Saints.

England U21 star Jordon Ibe missed Bournemouth’s impressive 1-0 win over Stoke City at Bet365 Stadium due to illness. 

Victor Anichebe struck twice in Sunderland’s comfortable 3-0 win over Moses Odubajo’s Hull City. to take his tally to three goals in his last two games.

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.

Anichebe started and played the full game, teammates Josh Maja and Joel Asoro were not involved. Odubajo remains on the sidelines due to an injury he picked up during pre-season.

At The Vic, Odion Ighalo remained on the bench for the entire duration of Watford’s 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Fit again Italy international Stefano Okaka came off the bench in the 90th minute, 12 minutes after Ahmed Musa was introduced.

In the late kickoff, Dele Alli and Josh Onomah start on the bench for Tottenham Hotspur against West Ham. The Hammers number 21 Angelo Ogbonna is in the starting XI.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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