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Nigerians in the English Premier League

CARDIFF 2-2 MANCHESTER UNITED It was a case of 2012/2013 English Premier League champions and 2012/2013 English Championship Winners on Sunday as Cardiff City entertained Manchester United at Ninian Park. Osaze Odemwingie started the game for the Blue Birds who defied all odds to record a memorable draw. Ex-United player, Frazier Campbell and Bo-Kyung Kim equalised after Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra had put United in front on different occasions. Osaze was substituted in the 65th minute for Craig Noone.   EVERTON 3-3 LIVERPOOL Victor Moses was a substitute in Saturday’s Merseyside derby. He came off the bench for Joe Allen in the 69th minute. It was a thrilling game that produced six goals; Romelu Lukaku grabbed a brace while his Belgian compatriot, Kevin Mirallas scored the other for Everton. Luis Suarez, Phillipe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge secured a point for Liverpool.   NEWCASTLE 2-1 NORWICH Shola Ameobi started the Magies win over the Canaries on Saturday. Loic Remy and Yoann Gouaffran scored for the Magpies as they continue their surge up the Premier League table. Leroy Fer grabbed a consolation for Norwich. Shola Ameobi was replaced by Papiss Cisse in the 74th minute. His brother, Sammy spent 90 minutes on the bench.   WEST HAM 0-3 CHELSEA John Mikel Obi played all 90 minutes as Chelsea strolled past their London neighbours. Frank Lampard scored twice against his old side before Oscar completed the rout.  
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