English Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Notches Two Assists; Mikel, Agbonlahor, Anya & Barkley Take To The Field
Catch up on how players of Nigerian descent fared in the tenth round of matches in the English Premier League on Saturday.<br /><br /><b>Victor Moses </b>was ineligible to face his parent club Chelsea, so was not in the Hammers squad that beat the champions 2 - 1 at Boleyn Ground . <br /><br />Blues midfielder<b> Obi Mikel</b> took to the field in the 46th minute while <b>Angelo Ogbonna </b>came off the bench in the 90th minute for the victors.<br /><br /><b>Gabby Agbonlahor </b>has recovered from a shin injury and returned to Aston Villa’s starting line - up for the first time in October in his team’s 2 - 1 loss to Swansea City. The striker was substituted in the 85th minute after setting up Jordan Ayew for the opening goal in the 62nd minute. <br /><br />At the Britannia Stadium , <b>Odion Ighalo </b>continued his good form by setting up both goals in Watford’s 2 - 0 win over Stoke City. He hit the woodwork in the first half.<br /><br />The Nigeria international was withdrawn one minute from time and also yellow - carded while teammate <b>Ikechi Anya</b> was replaced in the 66th minute. <b>Peter Odemwingie</b> did not make the bench for the Potters.<br /><br />At the Emirates in the evening kick off, <b>Ross Barkley </b>will start for Everton . Arsenal starlet <b>Alex Iwobi </b>will watch proceedings from the stands.<br />
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