EPL Wrap : Ighalo Wins Again With Man Utd; Everton's Iwobi Plays First Half; Solanke Benched

Published: July 09, 2020

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players who were in action for the respective clubs in the English Premier League on Thursday, July 9.

At the Vitality Stadium, it finished goalless between relegation-threatened Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur, the Cherries first point since the restart.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the game, while Denmark U21 international Philip Billing was not in the matchday squad because of fitness concerns following an ankle injury.

Wilson thought he scored the game-winner in the 90th minute but the goal was revoked after a VAR check due to a previously committed foul by Joshua King.

Everton and Southampton shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park, with Alex Iwobi playing the first half for the Toffees.

Danny Ings' opener in the 31st minute was cancelled out by Brazilian striker Richarlison two minutes before halftime.

Youngsters Nathan Tella and Dennis Adeniran were omitted from Southampton and Everton's matchday squad respectively.

In the final game of the evening, Manchester United continued their fine form with a 3-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Villa Park courtesy of goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba; their fourth straight win in the division.

For the ninth time in his United career in the Premier League, former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo was introduced off the bench in the second half when he came on to replace Anthony Martial with 11 minutes remaining.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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