Premier League Wrap: Iheanacho, Ejaria Benched; Musa, Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Moses, Dele Start; Mikel Injured

Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on game week thirteen in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 26.

We start off at Turf Moor, where Burnley faced off against Manchester City. 2-1 it finished in favour of the visitors.

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the contest and his teammate Tosin Adarabioyo was not involved.

Two center halves were on target as both Hull City and West Brom earned a share of the spoils after playing out a 1-1 draw at the KCOM Stadium.

Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu came on in the 83rd minute for the Baggies, Hull City wing-back Moses Odubajo remains on the sidelines as a result of injury.

Leicester City managed to salvage a point versus Middlesbrough after they were awarded a penalty in stoppage time converted by Algerian striker Slimani to bring the scoreline to 2-2.

Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa appeared off the bench in the 68th minute.

Sunderland are back to the bottom of the Premier League table following their 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.

In-form Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe played the full game, teammates Josh Maja and Joel Asoro didn’t travel with the squad to L4 0TH.

Young Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria was on the bench for the entirety of the game, the third time he has made the Reds 18-man squad this term. Teammates Sheyi Ojo and Tiago Ilori weren’t involved.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur get underway at 1830 hours. Two former England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Victor Moses and Dele Alli are in the starting XI of their respective teams.

While Obi Mikel (injured) and Ola Aina will not be on parade at Stamford Bridge, Josh Onomah is on the bench for Spurs.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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