Premier League Wrap: Iwobi Nets First Goal; Chelsea Loanee Moses Ineligible; Anya Notches Helper;Ighalo Plays Full Game
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian players in the English Premier League on Saturday.<br /><br />In the early kickoff, Arsenal starlet <b>Alex Iwobi </b>netted his maiden goal in the top-flight in his first start as Arsenal beat homers Everton at Goodison Park. <br /><br />He put Arsenal 2-0 up in the 42nd minute and was substituted four minutes from time. Toffees midfielder <b>Ross Barkley </b>started and played 73 minutes of the game.<br /><br />Super Eagles striker <b>Victor Anichebe</b> was an unused substitute in West Brom’s 1-0 loss at the The Hawthorns to Norwich City. The number ten has 8 appearances to his name in the Premier League this term.<br /><br />Over to Vicarage Road, <b>Odion Ighalo </b>worked a 90-minute shift in attack for Watford in their 2-1 loss to Stoke City. Scotland international <b>Ikechi Anya</b> notched a helper in the 86th minute after coming off the bench 14 minutes from time.<br /><br /><b>John Obi Mikel</b> played the entirety of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with West Ham at Stamford Bridge. <br /><br />Italy national-teamer<b> Angelo Ogbonna</b> was involved for 90 minutes for the Hammers, while ex-Super Eagle <b>Emmanuel Emenike </b>came off the bench in the 75th minute. Chelsea loanee <b>Victor Moses</b> was not eligible to face his parent club.<br /><br />Former England international <b>Gabriel Agbonlahor</b> starts on the bench for basement team Aston Villa in their tie with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.<br /><br /><b>Igho Kingsley</b><br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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