EPL Wrap: Moses Stars; Success Snubbed; No Debut For Dele-Bashiru & Nmecha; Ibe Goes 90

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 23.

Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.

In the early kickoff, it ended goalless between Everton and Chelsea, for whom Victor Moses was in action for 81 minutes. Toffees young winger Ademola Lookman was not on parade at Goodison Park.

Isaac Success was not in Watford's traveling party to Brighton & Hove despite making himself available for selection after recovering from illness. Without him in the squad, the Hornets lost 1-0, with Groß netting the winner on 64 minutes.

Italy international Stefano Okaka appeared off the bench for the visitors in the 78th minute, his fourth appearance in the top-flight this term.

Elsewhere, Manchester City thrashed Bournemouth 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero (2), Raheem Sterling and Danilo.

City young stars Tosin Adarabioyo, Lukas Nmecha and Tom Dele-Bashiru were not in the match day squad, while Jordon Ibe went the distance for the Cherries.

At the Liberty Stadium in Wales, England international Tammy Abraham put in a full shift as Swansea City were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace, who were without ex-Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo.

Milivojević gave the Eagles the lead from the spot just before the hour mark, Jordan Ayew equalized for the hosts on 77 minutes.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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