Premier League Wrap : Iheanacho, Dele Hit Target, Lady Luck Smiles On Ighalo; Iwobi Returns; Okaka Debuts; Success, Ibe Feature
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on match day four.<br /><br />At Old Trafford, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> scored his first goal of the season and bagged an assist in Manchester City<span class="body1">’s 2-1 win over Manchester United. He subbed out in the 53rd minute. Defender <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> did not make City</span><span class="body1">’s squad.<br /><br />Nigeria international <b>Alex Iwobi </b>hopped off the bench in the 75th minute as Arsenal beat Southampton 2-1 at the Emirates. <br /><br />It was his first appearance for the Gunners since the opening-day loss to Liverpool. Teammate <b>Chuba Akpom</b> was not in the 18-man squad.<br /><br />Still in London, Watford came from two goals down to beat West Ham 4-2. Super Eagles star <b>Odion Ighalo</b> gave the Hornets hope when he pulled a goal back in the 41st minute with the help of a deflection, before notching an assist in the 63rd minute.<br /><br />The number 24 was replaced by ex-Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles star <b>Isaac Success</b> in the 69th minute. <br /><br /><b>Stefano Okaka </b>was handed his Watford debut with twelve minutes remaining. Fellow Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna </b>was on the bench for the home team for the entirety of the contest at London Stadium. <br /><br />Hull City continued their impressive start to the season after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Burnley. <b>Moses Odubajo</b> still has four months before he recovers from a knee injury and was not selected by the Tigers coach.<br /><br />At Bet365 Stadium, <b>Dele Alli </b>struck in the 59th minute of Tottenham Hotspurs</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">’ 4-0 rout of Stoke City. Whilst the number 20 put in a 90-minute shift, England U20 international <b>Josh Onomah</b> was not involved for the London team. <br /><br />Former Liverpool talent <b>Jordon Ibe</b> started and played 63 minutes of Bournemouth</span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">’s 1-0 win against West Brom. New signing <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> did not travel with the squad to the Vitality Stadium. </span></span></span><br /><br />In the late kick off, Super Eagles assistant skipper <b>Ahmed Musa </b>starts on the bench for champions Leicester City at Liverpool. <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> is not in the Reds squad. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /></span><br /><br />
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