EPL Wrap: Balogun In 18; Success Injures Hamstring; Billing Returns; Solanke Debuts; Lookman Cameo; Ibe On The Bench

Published: February 02, 2019

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 2.

At the American Express Community Stadium, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr would be delighted Leon Balogun was named in the match day squad as Brighton & Hove were held to a goalless draw by Watford.

The Seagulls number 14 has been inactive since December 26 as he was a non-playing sub today.

International teammate Isaac Success was omitted from The Hornets match day squad for the first time this season in all competitions due to a hamstring complaint.

Over to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea put the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester United with an emphatic 5-0 victory against Huddersfield Town, who are looking like they are going to go down into the Championship at the end of the season.

Two goals from Gonzalo Higuain on his home league debut, an Eden Hazard brace and David Luiz's late strike secured all three points for Maurizio Sarri's side.

The Terriers first attempt on target was from Denmark U21 international Philip Billing in the 54th minute, his 25 yard effort was kept out by Kepa. The central midfielder subbed out in the 67th minute.

At Goodison Park in Liverpool, Everton lost 3-1 to an in-form Wolverhampton Wanderers side.

Ruben Neves opened the scoring from the spot, Andre Gomes restored parity for the home team before Raul Jimenez and Leander Dendoncker rounded off the victory.

England U21 star Ademola Lookman made his 14th appearance of the season following his introduction on the hour mark.

In an emotional game set to take place at Cardiff City Stadium, Jordon Ibe starts on the bench for Bournemouth against the Bluebirds. There is a full debut for The Cherries winter signing Dominic Solanke.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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