EPL Wrap: Aina Replaces Moses; Asoro Makes Bench; Iwobi Stars; Robson-Kanu Faces Ex-Team; Anichebe, Ighalo, Ogbonna Log 90 Minutes
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Boxing Day.<br /><br /><b>Alex Iwobi </b>started and played 71 minutes of Arsenal’s hard fought 1-0 win at the Emirates against West Brom. Teammate <b>Chuba Akpom </b>wasn’t considered despite training with the first team in recent days.<br /><br />Perennial substitute <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> still has to wait for his first start for the Baggies. The ex-Arsenal youth-teamer was introduced in the 80th minute. <br /><br />Over to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea set a new club record after a routine 3-0 win versus Bournemouth, their 12th consecutive victory in the top-flight.<br /><br /><b>Victor Moses</b> was involved for 90 minutes and was replaced by England youth international <b>Ola Aina</b>. <b>John Obi Mikel</b>, <b>Fikayo Tomori</b> and <b>Dominic Solanke</b> were not included in the Blues 18-man squad for the umpteenth time. <br /><br />Bournemouth number 33 <b>Jordon Ibe</b> subbed in after 77 minutes.<br /><br /><b>Ahmed Musa</b> was a non-playing substitute in Leicester City’s 2-0 loss to <b>Ross Barkley</b>’s Everton at the King Power Stadium. The England midfielder came off the bench with 14 minutes left on the clock.<br /><br /><b>Victor Anichebe</b> started and played the entirety of Sunderland’s 3-1 loss to Manchester United. Sweden U21 international <b>Joel Asoro</b> only made the bench, while <b>Josh Maja</b> was not in the 18-man squad. <br /><br />Italy defender <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> put in a full shift in West Ham’s 4-1 hammering of Swansea City. <br /><br />Watford shared the spoils with Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road (1-1). <b>Odion Ighalo </b>logged 90 minutes for the Hornets, teammates <b>Isaac Success</b> and <b>Stefano Okaka</b> were not fit enough to make the 18-man squad.<br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> starts on the bench for Manchester City against Hull City. <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> (coach’s decision) and <b>Moses Odubajo</b> (injury) will not be on parade at KCOM Stadium.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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