Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Monday, January 2, 2017.<br /><br />In the early game between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, it ended goalless at the Riverside Stadium. Nigeria star <b>Ahmed Musa </b>entered into the fray in the 71st minute for the champions.<br /><br />England midfielder <b>Ross Barkley</b> started and was involved for 85 minutes in Everton<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3-0 rout of Southampton at Goodison Park. Saints young striker <b>Olufela Olomola </b>didn</span></span><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t make the match day squad.<br /><br />Despite going down to ten men after 32 minutes, Manchester City grinded out a 2-1 win over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. All the goals came in the second half.<br /><br /><b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> started before he was replaced in the 46th minute. Teammate <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> wasn</span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t involved.</span></span><br /><br />Sunderland twice fought back from one-goal deficits to draw 2-2 with Liverpool. <b>Victor Anichebe</b> is out injured and did not feature for the Black Cats.<br /><br />Young stars <b>Josh Maja</b> (Sunderland) and <b>Ovie Ejaria</b> (Liverpool) were non-playing substitutes. <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> and <b>Tiago Ilori</b> are with the Reds U23 squad, while Sweden U21 international <b>Joel Asoro</b> wasn</span></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t considered by Moyes. </span></span><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"></span></span><br /><br />Hull City without the injured <b>Moses Odubajo</b> lost their eighth consecutive away game to West Brom at The Hawthorns. <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b> subbed in for the Baggies on 62 minutes. It finished 3-1.<br /><br />Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> starts for West Ham in their tie with Manchester United at the London Stadium.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : liverpoolfc.com<br />