EPL wrap : Iwobi loses heavily; Shoretire, Eze, Lookman subbed in; Onyeka, 6 others benched

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on the final day of the season on  Sunday, May 22 2022.

It was an unhappy return to the Emirates Stadium for Alex Iwobi as Everton were thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli and Edward Nketiah netted to give the Gunners a 2-0 lead but Van de Beek brought Everton back into the contest at halftime.

In the second half, Cedric Soares swiped in a shot from 12 yards to make it 3-1, Gabriel extended the lead before Odegaard sidefooted past Begovic to wrap up the scoring.

Frank Onyeka was a non-playing substitute as Brentford  lost 2-1 to Leeds United at the Brentford Community Stadium.

It was his first squad involvement for a Premier League game since going off injured with an ankle injury in the World Cup playoff vs Ghana.

Raphinha, from the penalty spot, netted the opening goal in the 56th minute, second half substitute Sergi Canos planted a header home to restore parity with 12 minutes remaining and Harrison grabbed the winner in stoppage time to ensure Leeds United safety.

At The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove came from behind to beat West Ham United 3-1.

Young defender Odel Offiah was an unused substitute for the ninth time in this season's Premier League.

The Hammers led at the break thanks to Michail Antonio, who rifled a shot into the top corner with his left foot to break the deadlock in the 40th minute.

Four minutes after halftime, West Ham's lead disappeared as Joel Veltman equalised and Gross found the top comer from the edge of the box for 2-1 in the 80th minute before Danny Welbeck wrapped up the scoring in stoppage time.

Republic of Ireland youth teamer Armstrong Okoflex was an unused substitute for the London club.

At Stamford Bridge, William Troost-Ekong watched on from the bench as Watford lost 2-1 to Chelsea.

His international teammates Oghenekaro Etebo, Emmanuel Dennis and Samuel Kalu were not named in the matchday squad.

Kai Havertz turned home a delivery from Kenedy to open the scoring after ten minutes and Watford had to wait until the 87th minute for an equaliser scored by Dan Gosling, only for Ross Barkley to head home the game-winning goal a minute into stoppage time.

Leicester City finished the season with a 4-1 rout of Southampton at the King Power Stadium.

After a goalless first half, goals from James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Pérez (2) earned Brendan Rodgers' side a comprehensive win.  James Ward-Prowse pulled one back for the visitors.

Ademola Lookman played the last 13 minutes for the Foxes, teammate Kelechi Iheanacho was on the bench and Saints youngster Nathan Tella didn't make the squad.

Wilfried Zaha's 37th minute goal was enough for Crystal Palace to claim all three points against Manchester United at Selhurst Park.

Eberechi Eze came off the bench in the 79th minute, four minutes after Shola Shoretire entered the game as a substitute for United.

In a remarkable game at the Etihad Stadium, the 2021-2022 champions Manchester City roared back from two goals down to beat Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa 3-2.

Lions duo Tim Iroegbunam and Carney Chukwuemeka were non-playing substitutes.

The champions found themselves two goals down as Matty Cash headed home the opener before Liverpool old boy Philippe Coutinho doubled the advantage.

Three goals in the space of five minutes in the second half from Ilkay Gundogan (2) and Rodri earned Pep Guardiola's side a win and the title.

Igho Kingsley

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