EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Iheanacho Benched; Balogun, Ibe Not In 18; Billing Subbed Out; Success Starts; Lookman Cameo; Solanke Returns

Published: March 09, 2019

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 9.

In the early kickoff, Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was not in the Brighton & Hove side that recorded an impressive 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Seagulls number 14 has returned to full training but today's game came too soon for him.

Glenn Murray's 19th minute strike was cancelled out by Luka Milivojevic from the spot four minutes into the second half before Anthony Knockaert netted the game-winner after 73 minutes.

Huddersfield Town are doomed for relegation following their 2-0 loss to Bournemouth at The John Smith's Stadium in West Yorkshire, with Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser on target for the visitors.

Denmark U21 star Philip Billing got replaced at half-time while ex-Liverpool and Chelsea starlet Dominic Solanke came off the bench on 65 minutes, his first game since February 23.

Jordon Ibe and Nnamdi Ofoborh were left out of the Cherries match day eighteen.

To the King Power Stadium we go next. Wilfred Ndidi put in a 90-minute shift as Leicester City claimed a 3-1 win against Fulham while international teammate Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute.

Youri Tielemans gave the Foxes the lead in the 21st minute but The Cottagers equalised on 51 minutes when Floyd Ayité's shot deflected off Harry Maguire and past Kasper Schmeichel.

Twelve minutes from time, Jamie Vardy netted his 100th goal in a Leicester City shirt and got his second of the afternoon on 86 minutes to secure a win for the home team.

At St. James' Park, Ademola Lookman was an 82nd minute substitute as Everton surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 away at Newcastle United.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison with two first half goals while Salomon Rondon and Ayoze Perez (2) scored for the Magpies.

In a huge game for Watford at the Etihad Stadium, Isaac Success starts for the visitors, his first Premier League start since December 29.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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