EPL wrap : Tella returns; Dennis subbed in; Onyeka misses win at Chelsea; Ekong, Etebo not in squad

Published: April 02, 2022

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

In the early kickoff, Liverpool made it ten league wins in a row by beating Watford 2-0 at Anfield.

Oghenekaro Etebo and William Troost-Ekong were omitted from the Hornets matchday squad, and Emmanuel Dennis came off the bench with twelve minutes remaining.

Diogo Jota's headed goal in the 22nd minute and Fabinho's strike from the spot separated the two sides.

At Stamford Bridge, another Super Eagles player on international duty four days ago, Frank Onyeka was not listed for Brentford as they recorded a shock 4-1 win over world champions Chelsea.

After Antonio Rüdiger opened the scoring with a long range effort two minutes into the second half, Vitaly Janelt restored parity, before goals from Christian Eriksen, Janelt again and Yoane Wissa secured a win for Thomas Frank's side in the London derby.

Super Eagles hopeful Nathan Tella returned to Southampton's matchday for the first time since January 15 after recovering from a groin injury in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road.

Harrison broke the deadlock in the 29th minute but the points were shared courtesy of Ward-Prowse's stunning free-kick in the 49th minute.

Tella made his eleventh Premier League appearance of the season off the bench with three minutes to go.

At the Molineux Stadium, Aston Villa duo Tim Iroegbunam and Carney Chukwuemeka watched proceedings from the bench as the Lions were beaten 2-1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Jonny's early opener and an own goal from Ashley Young put Wolves 2-0 at the break and Ollie Watkins halved the deficit from the spot in the 86th minute.

Odel Offiah was a non-playing substitute for Brighton & Hove in their goalless draw with Norwich City at the AMEX Stadium.

In the evening kickoff, Kelechi Iheanacho starts for Leicester City against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Ademola Lookman is on the bench and Wilfred Ndidi misses out through injury.

Igho Kingsley

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