Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho Nets 8th Goal; Tomori Debuts For Chelsea; Iwobi Benched; Ibe Scores Beauty; Moses,Emenike Subbed In

Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho Nets 8th Goal; Tomori Debuts For Chelsea; Iwobi Benched; Ibe Scores Beauty; Moses,Emenike Subbed In

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday afternoon.<br /><br />Super Eagles rising star <b>Alex Iwobi </b>failed to start for Arsenal for the first time in nine Premier League matches as the Londoners recorded a 4-0 win against demoted Aston Villa.<br /><br />Iwobi remained on the bench; former England international <b>Gabby Agbonlahor</b> did not travel with the Aston Villa squad.<br /><br />Still in London, <b>John Obi Mikel</b> was rested as Chelsea drew 1-1 with champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. Canada U20 international <b>Fikayo Tomori</b> made his competitive debut for The Blues when he was introduced on the hour mark.<br /><br />Manchester City will return to the Champions League next season thanks to their 1-1 draw at Swansea City. Ex-Golden Eaglets star <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> scored from close range in the fifth minute and subbed out in the 72nd minute.<br /><br />Togo international <b>Emmanuel Adebayor </b>started and played the full ninety minutes as Crystal Palace lost 4-1 to Southampton at St. Mary&rsquo;s Stadium.<br /><br />England U21 international <b>Jordon Ibe</b> played 64 minutes of Liverpool&rsquo;s 1-1 draw at West Brom, for whom <b>Victor Anichebe</b> did not make the squad.<br /><br />Ibe&rsquo;s superb solo effort leveled things for Liverpool in the 23rd minute. The Reds number 54 <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> played for 81 minutes while Portugal youth international <b>Tiago Ilori </b>watched proceedings on the bench.<br /><br />Everton earned a comfortable 3-0 victory versus Norwich City, with England midfielder <b>Ross Barkley </b>playing the last 21 minutes for the Toffees at Goodison Park.<br /><br />Elsewhere, at the Vic, <b>Odion Ighalo</b> finished the season with 15 goals after firing blanks in Watford&rsquo;s 2-2 draw with Sunderland. The Super Eagle played the full game while teammate and Scotland star <b>Ikechi Anya</b> was on the bench for this one.<br /><br /><b>Dele Alli </b>wasn&rsquo;t involved for Tottenham Hotspur in their 5-1 loss to Newcastle United at St. James&rsquo; Park. England youth-teamer <b>Josh Onomah </b>was introduced in the 46th minute. <br /><br />Finally, <b>Emmanuel Emenike </b>and <b>Victor Moses </b>were second-half substitutes as West Ham were beaten 2-1 by Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium . The Fenerbahce loanee came on in the 61st minute while Moses was introduced four minutes from time.<br /><br />Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna </b>clocked up another ninety minutes for the Hammers.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : mcfc.co.uk<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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