Premier League Wrap: Musa Opens Account; Iwobi Quiet; Ighalo Returns; Success Fails Test; Anichebe Benched; Dele, Ibe Subbed Out

Catch up on how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 22.<br /><br />At the Emirates Stadium, Nigeria international <b>Alex Iwobi </b>was relatively quiet as Arsenal ended their six-match winning streak following a goalless draw against a defensive Middlesbrough side. <br /><br />The number 17 subbed out in the 67th minute. <b>Chuba Akpom</b> was not included in the London team&rsquo;s 18-man squad.<br /><br />Over to the Vitality Stadium for the early kickoff, it finished goalless between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur. <br /><br />England U21 international <b>Jordon Ibe</b> and Three Lions star <b>Dele Alli</b> started for their respective teams but were replaced in the 60th and 72nd minute respectively. Dele was cautioned in the 37th minute. <b>Josh Onomah </b>was not involved for Spurs. <br /><br /><b>Ross Barkley</b> worked a ninety-minute shift in midfield for Everton in their 2-1 loss to Burnley at Turf Moor.<br /><br /><b>Moses Odubajo</b>&rsquo;s Hull City lost 2-0 at home to Stoke City. The former England youth-teamer will remain on the sidelines until next year after suffering an injury relapse. <br /><br />Super Eagles vice captain <b>Ahmed Musa</b> opened his Leicester City account, albeit in a competitive fixture, in their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium.<br /><br />The number seven got the ball rolling in the 42nd minute, drilling home a shot from 20 yards out. He was replaced in the 81st minute.<br /><br />At the Liberty Stadium, <b>Odion Ighalo</b> returned to the Watford starting XI in their goalless draw versus Swansea City. <br /><br />Whilst Ighalo played the full match, ex-Flying Eagles star <b>Isaac Success</b> failed a late fitness test and was not in the traveling party to SA1 2FA.<br /><br /><b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> assisted West Ham goalkeeper post a shutout as the London team beat <b>Victor Anichebe</b>&rsquo;s Sunderland 1-0. The Italy defender logged 90 minutes. <br /><br />Anichebe watched proceedings from the bench while teammates, <b>Josh Maja </b>and <b>Joel Asoro</b>, were not involved. <br /><br />In the late game, <b>Ovie Ejaria</b>, <b>Sheyi Ojo </b>and <b>Tiago Ilori</b> did not make Liverpool&rsquo;s 18-man squad versus West Brom. Wales international <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> is on the bench for the Baggies. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : lcfc.com<br /><br />&nbsp;<br />
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