Arsenal star player Alex Iwobi was joined by two other Nigerians in the Gunners final training ahead of their Premier League clash against Leicester City on Monday night. The Sunday training at the London Colney saw two other Nigerian youth players, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and left-back Tolaji Bola involved in the workout. Although it is almost certain that the two youngsters will not make the 18 man list for the game against the Foxes as they are not anywhere close to joining the senior team, Iwobi who has been in great form this season is … [Read more...]
AFCON: Nigerians hail Emery over Iwobi’s resurgence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been … [Read more...]
Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him
It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning … [Read more...]
Ozil boosts Emery’s squad returning to training
Arsenal midfielder has boosted manager Unai Emery’s team with his return from injury after he was seen training on Tuesday. Ozil had suffered a back pain that ruled him out of the Arsenal’s 5-1 win against Fulham on Sunday which created fears he would be away for a while. Having earlier ruled himself out of the Germany national team call, the 29-year-old will be returning fresh for the Spanish manager as he is not involved in the international games. Ozil has had enough rest. However, the German has returned to face Leicester City after the … [Read more...]
Gary Neville snubs Arsenal players in his rating of EPL players
The performance of Arsenal players under manager Unai Emery has been praised by fans and pundits but that can not be said of Manchester United legend, Gary Neville who snubbed all Gunners players in his list of the most impressive players in the Premier League. Arsenal have impressed this season, losing just two of the Premier League games and winning all others with players like Mesut Ozil who has not just lifted his game but has been in the score sheet, Lucas Torriera and Alex Iwobi given accolades by pundits. However, their performances … [Read more...]
What Arsenal’s Iwobi heard Pires say of him
Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi has been boosted by the words of legendary player, Robert Pires. The Frenchman had expressed his delight with Arsenal’s late 2-0 win against Watford in the Premier League encounter and he thinks Iwobi should be hailed. Arsenal have now recorded seven consecutive wins this season and are now fifth on the league table. The latest win was never in sight until the Nigerian international had replaced Aaron Ramsey with 30 minutes to the end of the game and did the magic with his crosses. Pires said he had told the … [Read more...]
How Alex Iwobi became transformed after missing out
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has claimed that Alex Iwobi is now a transformed player who is having his impact on the team despite not being a regular. The Nigerian youngster became the focus again after coming from the bench to becoming the game changer in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Watford at the Emirates Stadium. It took the effort of the Super Eagles striker for Arsenal to break the stubborn Watford defence by creating an asset which led to the first goal in addition to helping in the build-up of the goal scored by Mesut Ozil. Smith … [Read more...]
Emery takes the glory of Arsenal’s rebirth
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accorded the praise and glory for Arsenal’s revival and recent form. Saturday’s 2-0 victory against Watford makes it seven consecutive League and Cup wins for the North London side and that is a lot to celebrate as it has not been experienced in a long while. It was a slow start though for the Gunners having suffered two consecutive defeats in their first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively. The resurgence of the team and most importantly, the individual rediscovery has been … [Read more...]
Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]
Arsenal star declared more valuable than Chelsea star
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has been named to be more valuable than Chelsea star, Victor Moses. In the ranking of Nigerian players on their transfer values as published by CIES Observatory, Iwobi now reigns ahead of Chelsea's Moses. Iwobi is now valued at €38.3, an increase of €4 million in the last three months. This is after the Hale End Academy product signed a new long-term deal with an improved offer till the end of the 2021-2022 season. For Moses, he has failed to make any mark this season as he has been relegated to the bench … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm signing of Junior Jayden Adetiba
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Nigerian-born Junior Jayden Adetiba to the team. According to The Sun, the London side finalized the recruitment of the South Africa based player, who used to live in the UK The process was completed with the player completing a five-week trial where he impressed the team’s coaches. Adetiba had lived in South Africa and played for the SuperSport United Soccer School but will be expected to develop at Arsenal. His decision to join the Gunners has been informed by his childhood support for Arsenal … [Read more...]