EPL Wrap: Lookman Fearless; Anichebe Returns; Ighalo, Ibe Subbed In; Iheanacho Missing; Barkley, Ogbonna Star

EPL Wrap: Lookman Fearless; Anichebe Returns; Ighalo, Ibe Subbed In; Iheanacho Missing; Barkley, Ogbonna Star

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, January 21.<br /><br />In the early kickoff, England youth-teamers <b>Ovie Ejaria</b> and <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> were missing from the Liverpool squad that suffered a shock 3-2 loss to Swansea City at Anfield. <br /><br />Watford led twice but were held to a 2-2 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Italy international <b>Stefano Okaka</b> started and was involved for 62 minutes.<br /><br />West Brom target <b>Odion Ighalo </b>only saw action&nbsp; for two minutes fueling speculation that he was rested to avoid him getting injured. Ex-Flying Eagle <b>Isaac Success</b> is still recovering from injury, the Cherries winger <b>Jordon Ibe</b> came off the bench with 16 minutes remaining. <br /><br />Over to Selhurst Park, <b>Ademola Lookman</b> oozed confidence after he hopped off the bench in the 72nd minute, as Everton won for the fourth time in five matches, beating Crystal Palace 1-0.<br /><br />England star <b>Ross Barkley</b> started and was replaced in injury time. The attacking midfielder was impressive. <br /><br />Italy international <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> worked a ninety minute shift at the heart of defense in West Ham<span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3-1 win at Middlesbrough.<br /><br />Sunderland remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings after a 2-0 loss to <b>Hal Robson-Kanu</b></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s </span>West Brom. On his first appearance in 2017, <b>Victor Anichebe</b> lasted 24 minutes, 21 minutes more than the Baggies number 4.<br /><br />Black Cats wonderkids <b>Joel Asoro</b> and <b>Josh Maja</b> didn</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;t make the match day squad for this one.</span><br /><br />In the late kickoff, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> and <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> did not make the Citizens 18-man squad against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.<br /><br />England midfielder <b>Dele Alli </b>starts for the visitors, <b>Josh Onomah</b> has not been selected by manager Pochettino.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : evertonfc.com<br /></span>
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