EPL Wrap: Success Makes First Start; Balogun Benched; Billing Passed Fit; Moses, Ofoborh Not In 18; Ibe Subbed In

Published: October 20, 2018

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 20.

Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.

In the early kickoff, Victor Moses presumably watched the game from the stands at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea shared the spoils with Manchester United in a 2-2 draw.

Antonio Rudiger with a header gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute, two second half goals from Anthony Martial put United 2-1 up and they looked to be sealing all three points only for Ross Barkley to smash home the equalizer six minutes into injury time.

At the Molineux Stadium, Isaac Success was not successful in terms of goals but played his part as Watford claimed a 2-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Nigeria international lasted 75 minutes in his first start of the season for the Hornets, teammate Stefano Okaka was not in the match day squad.

Two quick fire goals from Etienne Capoue and Roberto Pereyra in the first half secured the three points for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Nigeria target Jordon Ibe came off the bench with thirteen minutes remaining as Bournemouth were held to a a goalless draw at home to Southampton.

Flying Eagles star Nnamdi Ofoborh has to wait for his Premier League debut after he was left out of the match day squad.

Super Eagles star Leon Balogun was a non-playing substitute for the sixth successive game as Brighton & Hove registered their third win of the season, beating Newcastle United 1-0 at St. James' Park .

Beram Kayal scored what proved to be the winner in the 29th minute.

At the London Stadium, injured Luke Amos was not in the Tottenham Hotspur side that beat West Ham 1-0 thanks to

Erik Lamela's winner just before half time.

In the late kickoff between Huddersfield Town and Liverpool, the big team news is that Denmark U21 star Phillip Billing will start for the ninth time in the Premier League this season after passing a fitness test.

There's no Dominic Solanke in the Reds squad for the game which takes place at The John Smith's Stadium.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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