Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Loses With Watford; Alli Notches Helper;Agbonlahor Opens Season Account; Anichebe&Moses Start
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.<br /><br />Waftord lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Super Eagles star <b>Odion Ighalo</b> was in action for 90 minutes but could not add to his 14 goals in the top-flight, while Scotland international of Nigerian descent <b>Ikechi Anya </b>was an unused sub.<br /><br />England international <b>Dele Alli</b> came off the bench in the 61st minute before teeing up Trippier for the only goal of the game three minutes later. Midfielder <b>Josh Onomah</b> was not involved for the Londoners.<br /><br />At St. James<span class=""><span class="">’</span></span> Park, <b>Victor Anichebe </b>made West Brom<span class=""><span class="">’s starting lineup against Newcastle United. He subbed out in the 74th minute as the Baggies were beaten 1-0.<br /><br /><b>Jordon Ibe</b> came off the bench in the second minute of first-half stoppage time as Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sunderland at Anfield. <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> did not make the Reds squad.<br /><br /><b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b> is enjoying a new lease of life at Aston Villa, with his second consecutive start for the relegation threatened team in their tie with Norwich City.<br /><br />It ended 2-0 at Villa Park, with the former England international netting his first goal of the season after 51 minutes.<br /><br />Stoke City were thrashed 3-0 in front of their own fans by Everton. <b>Peter Odemwingie</b> was introduced in the 62nd minute while Everton</span></span><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class="">’s <b>Ross Barkley</b> worked for 87 minutes in midfield.</span></span><br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Victor Moses</b> made the Hammers starting XI for their trip to <b>Southampton</b>. New recruit Emmanuel Emenike is on the bench.<br /><br /></span></span>Photo Credit : wba.co.uk
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