EPL wrap : Dennis starts; Iwobi, Troost-Ekong, Kalu, Okoflex, Tim, Carney benched; Etebo, Tella not in squad

Published: March 13, 2022

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

At Goodison Park, Alex Iwobi watched proceedings from the bench for the second game in a row as Everton fell to a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Three minutes into the second half, Conor Coady steered his header into the corner of the net for what proved to be the match-winning goal.

Super Eagles hopeful Nathan Tella is not yet ready to return to action following a groin injury he suffered two months ago and was omitted from the Southampton team that suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Watford.

William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Kalu were unused substitutes, Oghenekaro Etebo wasn't in the matchday squad, Emmanuel Dennis started and was in action for 87 minutes.

Juan Hernandez scored twice in the opening half to give the Hornets a lead before Mohamed Elyounoussi pulled a goal back for the Saints shortly before the break.

Armstrong Okoflex, Tim Iroegbunam and Carney Chukwuemeka were non-playing substitutes for the umpteenth time as West Ham United defeated Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa 2-1 at the London Stadium.

The Hammers secured a vital win thanks to second half strikes from Andriy Yarmolenko and Pablo Fornals, while Jacob Ramsey scored a consolation in the final minute.

In the evening kickoff at the Emirates Stadium, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman are on the bench for Leicester City against Arsenal.

Kelechi Iheanacho makes his first start in the league since December 28,2021 when he played for 56 minutes in the win against Liverpool.

Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : watfordfc.com

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