EPL Wrap: Abraham Scores, Ibe Benched, Success, Iheanacho Make Squad, Ladapo, Okaka & Tosin Omitted

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on match day three.

In the early kickoff, Tosin Adarabioyo was not involved in Manchester City's 2-1 win at Jordon Ibe's AFC Bournemouth. The former England U21 international watched proceedings from the bench.

Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo was not in Crystal Palace's squad versus Swansea City at Selhurst Park (London).

The Welsh team earned a 2-0 win, with Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham scoring his first-ever goal in the English top-flight after 44 minutes. The England U21 international subbed out with 12 minutes left on the clock.

Over to St James' Park, Newcastle United thrashed West Ham United 3-0. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna put in a full shift for the Hammers.

For the first time this season, out-of-favour Nigeria international Isaac Success was named in Watford's matchday squad.

The former Granada starlet was an unused sub as the Hornets were held to a goalless draw by newcomers Brighton & Hove, teammate Stefano Okaka was not involved.

In the late game, Wilfred Ndidi starts yet again for Leicester City against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Kelechi Iheanacho is on the bench.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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