Premier League Wrap: Ighalo Goal Drought Extends To 10 Games; Anichebe Comes Off Bench; Mikel Starts;Gabby Suffers Relegation With Villa

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week 34.

Gabby Agbonlahor’s Aston Villa have been relegated from the top-flight for the first time in close to 30 years after losing 1-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The attacker was not involved in the game.

Odion Ighalo’s Watford have reached the magical 40-point mark, thanks to their 1-0 win over West Brom, meaning they are likely to remain in the Premier League next season.

On a personal level, the Nigeria national-teamer will be disappointed not to hit target for the tenth game in a row in the Premier League despite lasting the distance at the Hawthorns.

Teammate Ikechi Anya watched proceedings from the bench, while Victor Anichebe came on for West Brom in the 68th minute.

England star Ross Barkley was introduced in the 64th minute of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Southampton at Goodison Park.

In the evening kickoff, Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel has been named in the starting XI as Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Kelechi Iheanacho starts on the bench for City.

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