Premier League Wrap :  Mikel Shines For Chelsea; Ighalo, Emenike Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Missing

Premier League Wrap : Mikel Shines For Chelsea; Ighalo, Emenike Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Missing

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week twenty-seven.<br /><br />In the early kickoff at Boleyn Ground, West Ham managed a 1-0 victory against Sunderland. <b>Emmanuel Emenike</b> is still searching for his first Premier League goal after firing blanks for the third straight game.<br /><br />The Fenerbahce loanee worked a 60-minute shift in attack, while <b>Victor Moses</b> came on five minutes after he was substituted. <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> played the full game for the Londoners.<br /><br />Over to the Britannia Stadium, all the goals came in the second half with the homers triumphing 2-1 against Aston Villa.<br /><br />Stoke City&rsquo;s Nigeria international <b>Peter Odemwingie</b> did not make the squad, while Gabby Agbonlahor played the entirety of the game for the visitors.<br /><br /><b>Odion Ighalo</b> ended the month of February without hitting target, firing blanks in Watford&rsquo;s goalless draw with AFC Bournemouth at Vicarage Road. The Super Eagles star was involved for 90 minutes whereas teammate <b>Ikechi Anya</b> was an unused sub.<br /><br /><b>John Obi Mikel</b> starred in Chelsea&rsquo;s come from behind 2-1 win against Southampton at St Mary&rsquo;s.&nbsp; For the 8th time in 9 EPL games, the Blues number 12 was on from start to finish.<br /><br /><b>Victor Anichebe</b> starts on the bench for West Brom in their evening kickoff against Crystal Palace. <b>Sheyi Adebayor</b> will lead the attack of The Eagles at the Hawthorns. <br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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