Premier League Wrap: Victor Moses Notches Assist, Kelechi Iheanacho Hops Off Bench For City

Find out how Nigerian players fared on game week nine in the English Premier League.

Super Eagles winger Victor Moses recorded his third assist of the season as West Ham extended their unbeaten run in the EPL to six matches following their 3 - 1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Chelsea loanee worked for 74 minutes before he was replaced. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna was an unused sub.

It ended goalless at White Hart Lane between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge of The Reds.

England international Dele Alli went the distance while teammate Josh Onomah did not make the Londoners 18 - man squad. England U21 international Jordon Ibe came on three minutes from time for the visitors.

Defending champions Chelsea returned to winning ways against Gabby Agbonlahor’s Aston Villa.

The Anglo - Nigerian remains on the sidelines no thanks to an injury. Super Eagles star Obi Mikel was on the bench throughout the duration of the game at Stamford Bridge.

Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho appeared for the fifth time in the EPL, when he came on in the 78th minute in Manchester City’s 5 - 1 rout of AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad.

Over to The Hawthorns, Victor Anichebe did not play any part in the Baggies 1 - 0 win against Sunderland.

Finally, at Vicarage Road, Odion Ighalo and Watford lost for the third time in the top flight this season.

The Nigeria international played the full game against Arsenal, who thrashed the home team 3 - 0. Gunners youngster Alex Iwobi literally watched the game from the stands.

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