Premier League Wrap: Ibe Dazzles; Odemwingie Returns, Mikel, Ighalo, Alli &Barkley Play Full Game; Anichebe. Iheanacho & Iwobi Benched
<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent on match day 21 in the English Premier League.<br /><br />We start off at Anfield in a topsy-turvy game between homers Liverpool and table - toppers Arsenal. It finished 3 - 3.<br /><br />England U21 international <b>Jordon Ibe</b> was fresh for the whole of 90 minutes he was on the pitch for the Reds, while Super Eagles youngster <b>Alex Iwobi</b> was an unused substitute.<br /><br />Over to Etihad Stadium, it ended goalless between Manchester City and Everton. <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> watched proceedings from the bench while Ross Barkley was in action for 90 minutes for the Toffees. <br /><br />Stoke City number 9 <b>Peter Odemwingie</b> was introduced as a substitute in the 56th minute in the Potters 3 - 1 win over Norwich City. It was his first appearance in the Premier League since September 19, 2015.<br /><br /><b>Odion Ighalo</b> fired blanks in Watford’s 2 - 0 loss to Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. He lasted the distance while teammate and Scotland international <b>Ikechi Anya</b> joined the fray in the 61st minute.<br /><br /><b>John Obi Mikel</b> was handed his third straight start in the top - flight as Chelsea were held to a 2 - 2 draw by <b>Victor Anichebe</b>’s West Brom. Mikel played the whole game whereas the striker watched proceedings from the bench.<br /><br />Elsewhere, at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 1 - 0 by Leicester City. <b>Dele Alli</b> worked a 90 - minutes shift in midfield for the Londoners. Teammate <b>Josh Onomah</b> came on in the 90th minute.<br /><br />On Tuesday, <b>Victor Moses </b>was left out of the squad as West Ham beat AFC Bournemouth 3 - 1. <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> played the entirety of the game for the Londoners.<br /><b><br />Gabby Agbonlahor</b> was missing from the Aston Villa squad that beat Crystal Palace 1 - 0.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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