EPL Wrap : Abraham Brace; Tomori Goes 90; Ndidi Returns; Success, Ibe, Solanke Subbed In; Iheanacho, Balogun, Ofoborh, Dele-Bashiru Missing

Published: August 31, 2019

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, August 31.

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

At Stamford Bridge, Tammy Abraham netted a brace as Chelsea surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sheffield United.

The England U21 star smashed the ball in after his initial header was stopped by goalkeeper Henderson in the 19th minute and made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute.

Callum Robinson halved the deficit just after half time, before a late Kurt Zouma own goal sealed a dramatic draw for the Blades.

Abraham was in action for 84 minutes, Fikayo Tomori went the distance for the Europa League holders.

Leicester City are now only behind last season's top two following their 3-1 win against Bournemouth at the King Power Stadium.

Having missed the last two games in all competitions due to a hamstring problem, Wilfred Ndidi returned to the starting line-up and played the full game, Kelechi Iheanacho was not in the 18 yet again.

Summer signing Philip Billing started his fourth straight game for The Cherries in the Premier League, Jordon Ibe and Dominic Solanke were introduced off the bench 18 minutes into the second half and Flying Eagles star Nnamdi Ofoborh has to wait for his Premier League debut after he was omitted from the squad.

A Jamie Vardy brace and an additional tally from Youri Tielemans secured a win for Brendan Rodgers side. England striker Callum Wilson scored a consolation goal for the visitors.

At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City registered a comfortable 4-0 win against Brighton & Hove side missing the services of Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun.

Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero (2) and Bernardo Silva with the goals for Pep Guardiola's team.

Isaac Success played the last nineteen minutes as Watford and Newcastle United shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at
St. James' Park. Tom Dele-Bashiru was not in the matchday squad.

Will Hughes's second minute strike was cancelled out by Fabian Schar four minutes before half-time.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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