EPL Wrap: Moses Makes 50th Start; Ademola, Barkley Shine; Teens Solanke, Maja, Asoro Missing, Success On The Bench

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the table to eleven points after a 3-1 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.

Victor Moses made his 50th start for the Blues and subbed out in the 85th minute, England youth internationals Ola Aina and Dominic Solanke were not involved.

On 19 minutes, Cesc Fabregas opened the scoring before Fernando Llorente equalized for the Welsh team against the run of play, then Pedro restored the lead on 72 minutes. Diego Costa made it 3-1 with 6 minutes remaining.

At Goodison Park, goals from Idrissa Gana Gueye and Romelu Lukaku helped Everton beat Sunderland 2-0.

Ross Barkley and Ademola Lookman started for the Toffees, but were replaced in the 83rd and 60th minute respectively. Victor Anichebe, Josh Maja and Joel Asoro missed out for the Black Cats.

Injured Moses Odubajo was not involved in Hull City’s 1-1 draw with Burnley at KCOM Stadium. Tom Huddlestone’s penalty gave the Tigers the lead after 72 minutes, only for Michael Keane to restore parity four minutes later.

At The Hawthorns, Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu was an unused substitute in West Brom’s 2-1 victory over Jordon Ibe’s Bournemouth. The England U21 international was not selected.

King converted his spot kick to open the scoring in the 5th minute, before goals from Dawson and McAuley secured a win for the Baggies.

Both Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka are on the bench for Watford in their late kickoff versus West Ham. Angelo Ogbonna misses out for the Hammers due to injury.

Igho Kingsley

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