Tag: Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi played for Arsenal Football Club. The Nigerian forward joined Arsenal as a youth in 2004 and made his first team debut in 2015. Iwobi left Arsenal for Everton in 2019 for £28m. In total, he made 149 appearances for Arsenal and scored 15 goals. Iwobi wore the number 17 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on May 3, 1995. Iwobi currently plays for Everton.

Arteta impressed by Iwobi’s form

Injuries to the likes of Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alexis Sánchez have been concerning this season, but they have meant chances for other...

Look: Rosicky, Iwobi and Reine-Adelaide train ahead of Liverpool clash

It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Tomas Rosicky is back in training. The midfielder has returned to training ahead of our Premier League...

Comfy cup win suggests surprise depth in shallow squad

So another week and another win, albeit against opposition lacking in both talent and ambition, and the good ship Arsenal is still on course,...

Wenger praises fearless Iwobi after Arsenal’s win over Sunderland

Arsene Wenger heaped praise onto Alex Iwobi after a sterling performance in the FA Cup against Sunderland. The 19-year-old made his sixth appearance and second...

Player focus: Iwobi proves he’s more ready than we thought

After his very brief cameo appearance against Bournemouth before the turn of the year, it was finally time for Alex Iwobi to prove his...

Wenger: Elneny deal is ‘complicated’

The links with Mohamed Elneny emerged on Christmas Eve. By the time Arsenal played Bournemouth on the 28th of December, it was already pretty clear...

Iwobi and Gnabry could head to the Championship – reports

As we go through January, there will be a lot of talk about Arsenal and who the club are targeting. Mohamed Elneny looks likely to...

Is Reine-Adelaide an option in Munich?

Is Arsenal midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide an option in Munich? Injuries to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott have left Arsène Wenger with only Joel Campbell and...
Arsenal v swansea

Wenger has to gamble in midfield – predicted XI to face Swansea

After a week of rotation in the League Cup, the Arsenal side should be stocked full of stars once again at Swansea on Saturday. Unfortunately,...
Arsenal v swansea

Injury scares hit for Halloween – Swansea City v Arsenal preview

Halloween occurs on Saturday, when Arsenal face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The Gunners lost to the Welsh outfit twice last season and head...

Player focus: Alex Iwobi Arsenal debut v Sheffield Wednesday

When Alex Iwobi dreamed of getting his competitive Arsenal debut, it's unlikely that it involved losing 3-0 to Sheffield Wednesday. Such is life. In what was...

Wenger: None of the young players are ready for this level

Four Arsenal players made their debut against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night, as the Gunners lost 3-0 to the Championship side. Alex Iwobi and Glen...

Latest injuries stretch Arsenal squad

Just a week ago Aaron Ramsey had the right midfield slot nailed down. Theo Walcott had exclusively been used up front this season and Alex...

Focus: Alex Iwobi’s full Arsenal debut

Alex Iwobi did his best in a nightmarish game for the Arsenal, but was unable to bring any real spark to a very much subdued...

Iwobi praises Henry’s coaching

Arsenal's talented winger, Alex Iwobi, has showered club legend Thierry Henry with praise, saying his advice helped the Nigerian youngster to score a quick-fire...

Arsenal u19 2-0 Bayern u19: Iwobi scores twice to seal third win (watch)

Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi scored twice in the space of five minutes as Arsenal u19s won a third consecutive UEFA Youth League game. Following wins...

Internationals: Ospina clean sheet, Iwobi debut, Campbell loses

David Ospina could breathe a sigh of relief after the goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on his first appearance since his Champions League nightmare...

Infographic: When to watch Arsenal players on international duty

Following our 3-0 defeat of Manchester United, it's almost two weeks until we get to watch Arsenal in action again. If playing Watford on 17th...

Iwobi on signing a new contract

It was announced on Tuesday that 19-year-old winger Alex Iwobi has signed a new long-term deal at Arsenal. The teenager is yet to play for...

Iwobi’s dad confirms ‘a few clubs’ want his son

Alex Iwobi wants a loan move away from Arsenal and soon, his father has recently confirmed. The 19-year-old has made seven appearances for our youth...

Arsenal get ready to send yet another forward out on loan

According to reports, Arsenal are considering sending Alex Iwobi out on loan to aid with his development. As Arsenal change tack in the Capital One...

Result: Arsenal u19 3-2 Olympiacos u19

Arsenal u19s won a second consecutive UEFA Youth League game to remain top of their group. The Gunners welcomed Olympiacos to Boreham Wood on Tuesday afternoon...

Nottingham Forest after Iwobi – report

Reports are emerging that Championship side Nottingham Forest want Alex Iwobi. Although it appears they only want him on loan, the forward is currently enjoying...

Iwobi receives first international call-up

Alex Iwobi has had a day or two to remember. The 19-year-old, still awaiting his debut for the Arsenal first team, was on the bench...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: Experience over youth v Tottenham

It didn't pay off in Zagreb last week, but expect Arsène Wenger to rotate his squad again when Arsenal visit White Hart Lane on...
Arsenal team news

Team news: Coquelin out, Per back v Spurs

As ever, Arsenal will be making changes for the third round of the League Cup. With a squad full of experienced players we will see...

Iwobi previews u21 trip to Newcastle

Arsenal u21s face Newcastle United u21s on Friday evening and will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season by winning at St....

Iwobi: Diaby made life easier

Iwobi is looking forward to his u21 match against Fulham after scoring a hat-trick against Stoke last time.

Watch: Arsenal youth squad off target

The Arsenal youth squad take part in the rabona crossbar challenge.

Iwobi: Akpom wants to prove point at Hull City

Alex Iwobi hails teammate, Chuba Akpom, who's currently on loan to Hull City, as his inspiration.

Iwobi: My confidence is sky high

by Nia Griffiths After playing at Arsenal from the age of nine, scoring his first goal at the Emirates was a dream come true for...

What have we learnt from the Emirates Cup?

With another pre-season trophy in the bag, pre-season has gone well, but what have we learnt about Arsenal from the Emirates Cup weekend? With Arsenal...

Who is Alex Iwobi?

by Nia Griffiths After scoring his debut senior goal against Lyon in the Emirates Cup, Alex Iwobi has peeked interest throughout the footballing world -...

Wenger praises promising young guns

by Nia Griffiths After 19-year-old Alex Iwobi scored on his debut for the senior team during Arsenal's 6-0 thumping of Lyon, Arsene Wenger had high...

Young Gun set to feature in Emirates Cup

by Nia Griffiths After impressing Arsene Wenger during the Barclays Asia Trophy in Singapore, Alex Iwobi is likely to feature in the Emirates cup on...

Wenger gives youngsters chance to shine

by Lewis Ambrose The transfer window remains open until the end of August but Arsène Wenger will give his young stars the opportunity to influence...

U21’s: Ten-man Arsenal crash at Middlesbrough

Arsenal's u21's lost 3-2 at Middlesbrough on Monday night. The Gunners went behind early on when Deyan Iliev was sent off after failing to control...

Wilshere, Diaby, Gnabry feature as Arsenal u21 lose to Reading

Abou Diaby, Serge Gnabry and Jack Wilshere all started for the u21's against Reading at the Emirates on Monday night. Krystian Bielik was also in...

Arsenal youth and loan roundup 24th February, 2015

Every Tuesday we bring you a round-up of what's been happening with the youth teams.   In addition, we also take a look at how the players on...

Nigeria to cap Arsenal man to seal allegiance

Nigeria are planning on capping Alex Iwobi to secure his future as a Super Eagle.