Watford striker Odion Ighalo lost out on the Premier League Player of the Month award to Manchester United teenager Anthony Martial, when the result was announced on Friday morning.

The Nigeria national - teamer had been nominated for the prestigious accolade as a result of the three goals he scored for the Hornets in the Premier League last month.

The Player of the Month award has gone to Nigerians four times in the past , with Peter Odemwingie, now with Stoke City, accounting for three.

Odion Ighalo and his Watford teammates welcome Arsenal to Vicarage Road in the Premier League on Saturday.