FA Cup Wrap: Moses, Edun Benched; Aina Subbed In; Aluko Dazzles; Ojo Works Full Shift; Ejaria Stars

FA Cup Wrap: Moses, Edun Benched; Aina Subbed In; Aluko Dazzles; Ojo Works Full Shift; Ejaria Stars

Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the third round proper of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday, January 8.<br /><br />Super Eagles winger <b>Victor Moses </b>remained on the bench for the entirety of Chelsea<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 4-1 rout of </span><span>Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge. Young wing-back<b> Ola Aina</b> subbed in after 57 minutes.<br /><b><br />Dominic Solanke</b> and <b>Fikayo Tomori</b> started for the U23 squad on Friday and didn</span><span class="body1">&rsquo;t make the match day squad against the League One opponents. <br /><br />Pedro (2), Batshuayi and Willian registered their names on the scoresheet for the Blues while Tom Nichols pulled a goal back for the visitors in the second half. <br /><br /><b>Sone Aluko</b> and Fulham are also through to the fourth round after their hard fought 2-1 win at Championship strugglers Cardiff City. The Super Eagle started and was involved for 85 minutes. <br /><br />England youth international <b>Dennis Adeniran</b> came off the bench with nine minutes left on the clock, <b>Adetayo Edun</b> was a non-playing sub for the Cottagers. <br /><br />All the goals came in the first half. Pilkington broke the deadlock before goals from Johansen and Sessegnon secured&nbsp; a win for Fulham.<br /><br />At Anfield, it finished goalless between Liverpool and fourth-tier opponents Plymouth Argyle. <b>Sheyi Ojo </b>put in a full shift on his return to the first team, <b>Ovie Ejaria </b>subbed out after 75 minutes, while <b>Tiago Ilori </b>was not involved. <br /><br />After 61 minute, it remains goalless between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane. <br /><br />Spurs number 20 <b>Dele Alli</b> entered into the fray on the hour mark, teammate <b>Josh Onomah</b> is among the substitutes. Gabby Agbonlahor made a rare start for Aston Villa. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com <br /></span>
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