EPL Wrap: Ndidi Scores; Success Subbed In; Lookman Benched; Dele Assists; Moses, Aina, Maja, Ejaria Missing

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool beat Everton 3-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. England U20 star Ovie Ejaria is still recovering for injury, so did not feature, while Sheyi Ojo did not make the Reds 18-man squad.

Three Lions midfielder Ross Barkley went the distance for the Toffees and picked up a yellow card five minutes before half-time, Ademola Lookman watched proceedings from the bench.

Dele Alli made the second goal in Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 win at Burnley. The England star logged 90 minutes, teammate Josh Onomah was not in the 18-man squad.

Crystal Palace kept the title race alive after shocking Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Celestine Babayaro watching from the stands.

Victor Moses (injury), Dominic Solanke and Ola Aina were not selected by manager Antonio Conte.

Injured wing-back Moses Odubajo missed Hull City’s 2-1 win against West Ham at the KCOM Stadium. Hammers’ Italy international Angelo Ogbonna is out for the season due to injury.

Wilfred Ndidi netted his maiden goal in the Premier League in Leicester City’s 2-0 win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium. He scored from outside the box in the 25th minute and played the full game.

Ahmed Musa watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the game.

West Brom went away from Old Trafford with a point after playing a goalless draw with Manchester United. Wales star Hal Robson-Kanu started and played 70 minutes for the Baggies.

Newly capped Super Eagles striker Isaac Success came off the bench after 53 minutes as Watford beat Sunderland 1-0 at Vicarage Road, teammate Stefano Okaka logged 90 minutes.

As for Sunderland, Victor Anichebe (injury), Joel Asoro and Josh Maja were not in the Black Cats squad.

In the late kickoff, Jordon Ibe starts on the bench for Bournemouth against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. Saints young striker Olufela Olomola is not in the 18-man squad.

Igho Kingsley 

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