'Premier league defenders are aggressive towards me but i'm ever ready' - Victor Anichebe reveals

Victor Anichebe, Sunderland striker, and boyfriend to Billionaire Femi Otedola's daughter Dj Cuppy, has revealed he is being targeted more by defenders in the English premier league this season, following his blistering and superb form in his new club.

Anichebe, who has scored 3 goals for his team this season since coach David Moyes switched to a 4-4-2 formation, says even though more eyes of defenders are on him, he is ever ready for the challenge.

“It is becoming a lot more difficult, when I first came into the side teams didn’t know what to expect,” Anichebe said to Sunderland Echo.They are trying to stop our left-hand side of attack. That is why I switch sides sometimes because teams are ready for us and are a lot more aggressive with me. 

“I am used to it – I just have to be ready. Every game is tough. They are doubling up on me, but that is part and parcel of the game. It is a compliment as well. Whenever there is a battle, I will be ready for it. 

“We are good down the left-hand side, but sometimes I feel we need to switch it around more. As the manager implements more of his plans, that is what we will be, more fluid. Teams are watching us and know they need to stop that side. That is a compliment.If we can work across both sides, it will free up more space for everybody.”