Premier League Wrap: Emenike Extends Goal Drought;Mikel Works Another 90-minute Shift;Iwobi Misses Thriller At White Hart Lane; Iheanacho Comes Off Bench In City Win

Published: March 05, 2016
Premier League Wrap: Emenike Extends Goal Drought;Mikel Works Another 90-minute Shift;Iwobi Misses Thriller At White Hart Lane; Iheanacho Comes Off Bench In City Win Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on match day 29.

In the early kick off, Arsenal salvaged a point at Tottenham Hotspur, drawing 2-2, with Nigeria international Alex Iwobi watching the game from the stands. The teenager has not featured for the Gunners in their last two matches.

Dele Alli went the distance and was involved in the second goal scored by Spurs while Josh Onomah did not make the squad.

For the fifth game in a row, Emmanuel Emenike fired blanks as West Ham came from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park . The Fenerbahce loanee was substituted in the 61st minute.

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna went the distance for the Hammers while Victor Moses was not in the squad as a result of injury. The Toffees number 20 Ross Barkley played the full game.

Aston Villa plunged into further turmoil after losing 4-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor started and played 70 minutes of the contest at Etihad Stadium.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho was substituted on in the 70th minute. He has netted three times in 19 games.

Elsewhere, John Obi Mikel worked another 90-minute shift in midfield as Chelsea let a one-goal lead slip to draw 1-1 with Stoke City. Peter Odemwingie was not in the traveling party to London.

Odion Ighalo starts for Watford in their home game against leaders Leicester City. Teammate Ikechi Anya is on the bench.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk

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