EPL wrap : Tella starts vs Chelsea; Ekong, Dennis lose at Leeds; Iwobi not in Everton squad

Published: October 02, 2021

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

In the early kickoff, injured Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi was not in the Everton squad against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Andros Townsend cancelled out Anthony Martial's opener to earn the Toffees a share of the spoils.

At Stamford Bridge, former Arsenal schoolboy Nathan Tella made his first Premier League start of the season as Southampton were beaten 3-1 by Chelsea.

The European champions took the lead through Trevoh Chalobah's header from very close range to the bottom left corner in the ninth minute.

James Ward-Prowse drilled in a penalty awarded after Chilwell brought down Tino Livramento in the box, sending Edouard Mendy the wrong way on the hour mark to restore parity for the Saints.

Timo Werner slotted in his first in the Premier League this season in the 84th minute before Chilwell put the game to bed with a terrific goal a minute from time.

Moussa Djenepo replaced Tella with seventeen minutes remaining.

At Elland Road, William Troost-Ekong and Emmanuel Dennis both started for Watford in a 1-0 loss to Leeds United.

Stoke City loanee Oghenekaro Etebo wasn't involved. The central midfielder is expected to be out out action for between four to five months with a torn quad muscle.

Spanish defender Diego Llorente scored what proved to be the winning goal when he stuck out a boot to guide the ball in after 18 minutes.

In the late kickoff, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and striker Folarin Balogun are not in Arsenal's matchday 20 against Brighton & Hove at the American Express Community Stadium in East Sussex.

Igho Kingsley

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