Premier League Team News : Ighalo, Barkley Start; Iheanacho & Anya Benched; Odemwingie & Agbonlahor Frozen Out

Nigeria international Odion Ighalo will make his 13th start in the Premier League in Watford’s clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Scotland international is on the bench for the Hornets while Gabriel Agbonlahor is not in The Lions 18 - man squad.

England midfielder Ross Barkley has been picked in the starting XI for Everton’s away tie to AFC Bournemouth. The youngster has started every single game for the Toffees in the Premier League so far this season, scoring 5 goals.

As you would expect, City number 72, Kelechi Iheanacho, is on the bench for the vice - champions in their home clash with Southampton. The Nigeria international has racked up 126 minutes of playing time in the league.

Peter Odemwingie did not travel with his Stoke City teammates to the Stadium of Light for the game with Sunderland. The experienced forward has not made the match day squad since September 18.

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