The Digest:
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Nigerian players in the Premier League, with Alex Iwobi starring for Fulham while Tolu Arokodare and Ola Aina endured disappointment. Iwobi was instrumental in Fulham's 3-1 victory at Sunderland, assisting Raúl Jiménez's opener and sealing the win with an 85th-minute goal. Calvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes, while Samuel Chukwueze missed out through injury. Arokodare had a day to forget, missing a crucial 43rd-minute penalty as Wolves fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace, with André scoring a dramatic 93rd-minute winner. Ola Aina was on the losing side as Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool, courtesy of Alexis Mac Allister's stoppage-time strike. Taiwo Awoniyi was not listed for Forest, who impressed but couldn't score.
Key Points:
- Iwobi's goal and assist continue his fine form for Fulham.
- Arokodare's missed penalty proves costly in tight relegation battle.
- Forest's spirited display yields no points despite Aina's efforts.
- This signals the fine margins separating success and disappointment.
- The timing, with season run-in, amplifies each result.
Sources: Premier League
