Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Halfway To Breaking EPL Record; Anichebe Makes First Start; Barkley & Anya Go Distance; Alli Features

Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Halfway To Breaking EPL Record; Anichebe Makes First Start; Barkley & Anya Go Distance; Alli Features

A review of players of Nigerian descent that were in action on game day 19 in the English Premier League is headlined by <b>Odion Ighalo</b> scoring for the sixth consecutive game in Watford<span class=\"\\&quot;body1\\&quot;\">&rsquo;s 2- 1 loss to Spurs at Vicarage Road.<br /><br />The Super Eagles frontman, who was yellow - carded in the 65th minute, was in action for 90 minutes and restored parity for the Hornets four minutes before half time. <br /><br />If Ighalo manages to score in each of his next 6 games in the top - flight, he will break the record set by Jamie Vardy of Leicester City towards the end of last month.<br /><br />Tottenham Hotspur midfielder <b>Dele Alli</b> was substituted in the 81st minute while <b>Josh Onomah</b> was not in the squad. <b>Ikechi Anya</b> went the distance for Watford. <br /><br />Over to Carrow Road for the clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa. The away team lost 2 - 0 . Former England international <b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b> was not named in Aston Villa</span><span class=\"\\&quot;body1\\&quot;\">&rsquo;s squad for the fourth game in a row.<br /><br />Nigeria international <b>Victor Anichebe </b>was handed his first start of this season in West Brom</span><span class=\"\\&quot;body1\\&quot;\">&rsquo;s hard fought 1 - 0 win over Newcastle United. The striker was replaced two minutes from time.<br /><br />In a thriller at Goodison Park between Everton and Stoke City , it finished 4 - 3 in favour of the visitors. <br /><br /><b>Ross Barkley</b> worked a 90 - minute shift in midfield and set up Deulofeu for the third goal netted by the Toffees. Peter Odemwingie was not included in the Potters squad yet again.<br />&nbsp;<br />Photo Credit : wba.co.uk<br /></span>
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