EPL: Onyeka stars in Man City’s downfall; Iwobi sinks with Everton, Aribo subbed on at Anfield

It was a day of blended fortunes for Nigeria’s worldwide stars within the English Premier League.

On the Etihad Stadium, Frank Onyeka delivered a formidable job in midfield to assist Brentford stun Manchester Metropolis 2-1 away from dwelling.

Onyeka was on for 87 minutes, finishing 69% of his passes, profitable 4 duels, and making one sort out.

A brace from Ivan Toney (the second aim arrived within the eighth minute of added time) was all of the Bees wanted to pressure solely a second dwelling defeat in 2022 down the throat of Pep Guardiola and firm.

On the Metropolis Floor, Nottingham Forest lifted themselves off the foot of the league desk with a vital 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Nigerian winger Emmanuel Dennis didn’t make the matchday squad, whereas compatriot Taiwo Awoniyi watched the proceedings from the bench.

Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute, whereas Wilfred Ndidi was launched within the fifty fifth minute as Leicester Metropolis sealed a 2-0 away win at West Ham United.

Youri Tielemans missed a first-half penalty, however objectives from James Maddison and Harvey Barnes powered the Foxes to the three factors at stake.

Joe Aribo’s first recreation at Anfield within the colors of Southampton led to defeat as Liverpool ran out 3-1 winners over the guests.

Che Adams’ equaliser cancelled out Roberto Firmino’s opener, however Darwin Nunez’s double clocked the victory in Liverpool’s favour.

Aribo got here off the bench a couple of minutes earlier than the match’s finish with all three factors already within the Liverpool kitty.