EPL Wrap: Subdued Performance By Iwobi; Ighalo Loses With Watford; Okaka, Success Still Out; Ibe Benched; Ladapo Not Listed

EPL Wrap: Subdued Performance By Iwobi; Ighalo Loses With Watford; Okaka, Success Still Out; Ibe Benched; Ladapo Not Listed

Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the English Premier League on Tuesday night.<br /><br />Arsenal came from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Super Eagles rising star <b>Alex Iwobi</b> started and was replaced in 63rd minute after a subdued performance.<br /><br />England youth international <b>Chuba Akpom </b>is not yet match fit and wasn<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t selected by manager Arsene Wenger, while Bournemouth winger<b> Jordon Ibe</b> was an unused substitute. <br /><br /></span></span><span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">The Cherries led 2-0 at the end of the first half courtesy of goals from Charlie</span> Daniels and <span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Callum</span> Wilson, then Fraser scored their third goal in the 58th minute. The Gunners fought back scoring through Sanchez, Perez and Giroud.<br /><br />At Bet365 Stadium, <b>Odion Ighalo </b>fired blanks as Watford lost 2-0 to Stoke City. <b>Isaac Success</b> and Italy international <b>Stefano Okaka </b>are still battling to overcome hamstring complaints and were not selected. <br /><br /><span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Ryan</span> Shawcross and <span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Peter</span> Crouch registered their names on the score-sheet for the Potters. <br /><br />Swansea City secured three massive points against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Nigeria target <b>Freddie Ladapo</b> wasn<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t in the Eagles squad as he just returned to London from his loan spell at Oldham Athletic. <br /><br /></span></span><span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Alfie</span> Mawson opened the scoring for the visitors three minutes before the interval. <span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Wilfried</span> Zaha equalized in the 83rd minutes , only for <span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Angel</span> Rangel to net the winner with two minutes left on the clock. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : arsenal.com <br />
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