Super Eagles players Taiwo Awoniyi and Joe Aribo failed to get out of the blocks with their respective clubs as the English Premier league began in full swing.
Aribo was on for all 90 minutes for Southampton at White Hart Lane, they even went ahead, but the Saints failed to withstand the assault by Tottenham Hotspur. Antonio Conte’s men ran riot scoring four goals the most by any club in the opening day
Awoniyi started from the bench but failed to make any impact as Nottingham Forest fell 2-0 to Newcastle.
Both players were making their EPl debut.
Alex Iwobi was on for Everton as they struggled against Chelsea at Goodison Park. A penalty well struck by Jorginho at closing moments of the first half, put Chelsea ahead. 
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