Premier League Wrap: Ibe Dazzles; Odemwingie Returns, Mikel, Ighalo, Alli &Barkley Play Full Game; Anichebe. Iheanacho & Iwobi Benched
Published: January 14, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent on match day 21 in the English Premier League.
We start off at Anfield in a topsy-turvy game between homers Liverpool and table - toppers Arsenal. It finished 3 - 3.
England U21 international Jordon Ibe was fresh for the whole of 90 minutes he was on the pitch for the Reds, while Super Eagles youngster Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute.
Over to Etihad Stadium, it ended goalless between Manchester City and Everton. Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench while Ross Barkley was in action for 90 minutes for the Toffees.
Stoke City number 9 Peter Odemwingie 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.
Odion Ighalo fired blanks in Watford’s 2 - 0 loss to Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. He lasted the distance while teammate and Scotland international Ikechi Anya joined the fray in the 61st minute.
John Obi Mikel was handed his third straight start in the top - flight as Chelsea were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Victor Anichebe’s West Brom. Mikel played the whole game whereas the striker watched proceedings from the bench.
Elsewhere, at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 1 - 0 by Leicester City. Dele Alli worked a 90 - minutes shift in midfield for the Londoners. Teammate Josh Onomah came on in the 90th minute.
On Tuesday, Victor Moses was left out of the squad as West Ham beat AFC Bournemouth 3 - 1. Angelo Ogbonna played the entirety of the game for the Londoners.
Gabby Agbonlahor was missing from the Aston Villa squad that beat Crystal Palace 1 - 0.
We start off at Anfield in a topsy-turvy game between homers Liverpool and table - toppers Arsenal. It finished 3 - 3.
England U21 international Jordon Ibe was fresh for the whole of 90 minutes he was on the pitch for the Reds, while Super Eagles youngster Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute.
Over to Etihad Stadium, it ended goalless between Manchester City and Everton. Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench while Ross Barkley was in action for 90 minutes for the Toffees.
Stoke City number 9 Peter Odemwingie 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.
Odion Ighalo fired blanks in Watford’s 2 - 0 loss to Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. He lasted the distance while teammate and Scotland international Ikechi Anya joined the fray in the 61st minute.
John Obi Mikel was handed his third straight start in the top - flight as Chelsea were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Victor Anichebe’s West Brom. Mikel played the whole game whereas the striker watched proceedings from the bench.
Elsewhere, at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 1 - 0 by Leicester City. Dele Alli worked a 90 - minutes shift in midfield for the Londoners. Teammate Josh Onomah came on in the 90th minute.
On Tuesday, Victor Moses was left out of the squad as West Ham beat AFC Bournemouth 3 - 1. Angelo Ogbonna played the entirety of the game for the Londoners.
Gabby Agbonlahor was missing from the Aston Villa squad that beat Crystal Palace 1 - 0.
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