Top Marks: Nigeria's Arsenal, Leicester City, Chelsea Stars Rated In Big Premier League Battles
Published: September 29, 2018
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Victor Moses (Chelsea) all played huge roles in their teams' impressive games on Saturday in the English Premier League.
Alex Iwobi's team, Arsenal defeated Watford 2-0 at the Emirates, the duo of Kelechi Iheanacho played their parts in Leicester City's 2-0 away win against Newcastle United while Victor Moses came off the bench in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in what the biggest match of the weekend in England.
Following their contributions, some English news sources rated the Nigerians' performances.
Playingfor90.com wrote of Iwobi's performance:
"Iwobi was the brightest spark for the Gunners today. He didn't have much time to work with, but he impressively was involved in two goals. The first, he forced a mistake out of Catchcart, and the second he was involved heavily in the build up. His finest moments are always his celebrations, though. 7.5."
London based website, Football.London gave the Nigerian forward an 8 out of 10.
"Alex Iwobi
"Changed the game after coming on. Set up the first goal and played a big part in the second. Excellent performance, exactly what Emery would have wanted."
For Allarsenal.com, it was a 7 for the Nigerian who came off the bench in the 63rd minute.
"He made an impact. Alex Iwobi stretched the Watford backline extremely well and made the difference. He deserves a starting spot in the Premier League after this match."
"Victor Moses (Willian, 73) Some good running from the Nigerian as he also helped out in defence. 5."
West London Sport in their assessment of the former Nigeria international stated:
"Victor Moses: 6
Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action for the Foxes at St James Park and Leicester Mercury wrote;
"Wilfred Ndidi: Produced a superb block early on which set the tone for his display. 7.''
"Kelechi Iheanacho: Lots of honest endeavour without much falling his way in front of goal. 6.''
Izuchukwu Okosi
Photo Credit : lcfc.com
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