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.

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Wednesday Arsenal recap – PSG draw, Giroud red card, double injury boost + more

Wednesday was all about the reaction to Arsenal's 1-1 draw away to PSG.

Iwobi: I’m not fazed by opponents

Alex Iwobi insists that although he's taking his run in the Arsenal senior team as it comes, he's not fazed by the opponents he's having to face along the way.

Arsenal pre-Southampton team news – Ramsey out for PSG also

Arsene Wenger met with the press on Friday morning ahead of the return of the Premier League this weekend and Southampton's arrival at the Emirates.
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Arsenal get Iwobi boost but Ramsey set to miss 51st game with upper leg...

Alex Iwobi has returned to training on schedule and ahead of Arsenal’s game against Southampton, however, Aaron Ramsey is reportedly ‘struggling’ to shake of his hamstring problem.
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Watch: Hayden – ‘Akpom and Iwobi are joined at the hip’

Isaac Hayden revealed during his and Chuba Akpom's 'roommates' video that they did for the FA while away on duty with the England u21s, that Chuba and Alex Iwobi are joined at the hip.

Ramsey set to return after Southampton clash – report

According to Jeremy Wilson, Aaron Ramsey's return to fitness won't be against Southampton at the weekend.
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Tuesday Arsenal recap – Agent Mesut Ozil, another new striker, Fifa ratings + more

The interlull is still in full swing but there's still a few bits of news wafting around here and there.

Nigeria boss wants Iwobi back for next World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's new technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, is looking forward to having Alex Iwobi back after the country found it difficult to score against Tanzania without him.

Quick Watch: Mohamed Elneny scares Alex Iwobi

One of the signs of a winning team is a great team spirit, that's why this made me so happy.

Arsenal fans in state of shock as Iwobi looks to return when Wenger predicted

Hold the press: an Arsenal player - Alex Iwobi - could be on schedule to return when Arsene Wenger initially predicted.
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Friday Arsenal recap: Mustafi and Perez almost complete, defender out + more

The big news on Friday was that Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez look as if they're about to sign for Arsenal very soon.
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Arsenal team news: Mesut Ozil could start against Watford, Giroud set to feature

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal will most likely field the same squad against Watford as they did against Leicester City.

Iwobi could miss four weeks with thigh strain

Alex Iwobi could be keeping Aaron Ramsey (and the rest) company in the treatment room for four weeks after his test results came back.
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Monday Arsenal recap: Liverpool fall-out, Ramsey ruled out, surprising stats + more

Monday was all about the fall-out from Arsenal's 4-3 loss against Liverpool.

Aaron Ramsey ruled out for a month, Alex Iwobi to be assessed – report

According to the Telegraph, Aaron Ramsey has been ruled out for a month.

Alex Iwobi prays that thigh injury isn’t serious

When Alex Iwobi was subbed off against Liverpool despite being one of Arsenal's better players, especially in the first half, everyone instantly feared the worst.

Wenger unsure of severity of Iwobi and Ramsey injuries

Although Arsene Wenge is unsure of how severe Aaron Ramsey and Alex Iwobi's injuries are, he did confirm after we lost to Liverpool 4-3 that they have hamstring and thigh problems.
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Thursday Arsenal recap: Mustafi almost done, Mahrez merry-go-round + more

Thursday's headlines were dominated by the news that Shkodran Mustafi's agent confirmed an agreement between his client and Arsenal but other stuff happened to, believe it or not.

Look: Iwobi shows off commemorative picture for debut season

Alex Iwobi has been gifted a commemorative picture by the Premier League for his debut season in a year which broke the record for homegrown player appearances.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.

Iwobi confident that Nigeria will qualify for World Cup

Alex Iwobi has backed Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup.

Five reasons for Arsenal fans to be excited about new season (with videos)

With all the transfer doom and gloom surrounding Arsenal at the moment, it's easy to lose sight of reasons that we should actually get pretty excited about the new Premier League season starting on Saturday (Sunday for us).
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Quick watch: Arsenal 3 Manchester City 2 highlights

Arsenal’s final pre-season game against Manchester City all became a little pointless when Gabriel was crippled in the final moments of the game.

Player ratings: Iwobi and Akpom shine and Walcott excels on wing as Arsenal beat...

Alex Iwobi what once again fantastic during Arsenal's 3-2 win over Manchester City.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap – Draxler rumour unraveled, Mahrez, Mustafi + more

The big news on Wednesday was that Julian Draxler has made it very public that he wants to leave Wolfsburg.

Alex Iwobi: Starting against Barcelona was crazy!

Alex Iwobi has spoken to FourFourTwo about starting for Arsenal against Barcelona, admitting that the feelings were crazy and that he had to keep it a secret.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal coach: Alex Iwobi has Arsenal DNA

Arsenal youth coach, Andries Jonker, claims that Alex Iwobi is the personification of Arsenal DNA.

Analysis: How were the youngsters in our 1-1 draw with Lens?

Plenty of youngsters were given some minutes during our 1-1 pre-season draw against Ligue 2 side Lens on Friday evening, so how did they do?

Player ratings v Lens: Ox and Campbell shine despite dopey defence

Our first pre-season match is behind us, how did our players do?

Who will get the nod v RC Lens? Arsenal train ahead of clash

A mixture of Arsenal players, senior and youth, trained ahead of our Friday clash with French club, RC Lens. So, who will get the nod to start?

Wednesday’s Arsenal Icardi madness, deals done and more

On Wednesday the transfer circus moved its monkeys from Gonzalo Higuain’s back garden and planted them firmly on Mauro Icardi’s lawn.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Iwobi lifts the lid on Arsenal’s pre-season training regime

As Arsenal players get ready for the new season, Alex Iwobi has been speaking to Bleacher Report, explaining what pre-season is like.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal should let Iwobi go to the Olympics

Although the decision has already been made, and the likelihood of it being changed is decreasing by the day, Arsenal should let Alex Iwobi join up with the Nigerian squad to feature in the summer Olympic tournament.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Agent confirms Iwobi will not be taking part in Olympics

Alex Iwobi's agent, Emeka Obasi, has confirmed that Arsenal won't allow the forward to take part in the Rio Olympics this summer.
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Youth news round-up: Iwobi, Fortune and transfer links

Fortune's injury frustration With pre-season already underway, a number of talented youngsters in the u21, u18 and schoolboy set-up are eager to take their chance...
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Iwobi named in provisional Nigeria Olympics squad

Alex Iwobi has been included in the provisional Nigeria Olympic squad for the games this summer in Rio.

Friday recap: Wenger on Payet; Vardy, Morata and more

It's all a bit quiet on the Arsenal front at the moment but here's the latest news and gossip from Friday.

Iwobi targets more goals (and assists)

Alex Iwobi has admitted that he would like to score more goals and get more assists for Arsenal next season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi panics Gooners by wearing City shirt, seems it’s just a bet

Alex Iwobi gave Gooners everywhere a heart attack when he was pictured wearing a Manchester City shirt but fear not - it's only because (it seems) he lost a bet.

Gedion Zelalem: What’s next?

Having made his first-team debut in January two years ago, Gedion Zelalem has previously been tipped for future stardom and it seems only a matter of time before he asserts his credentials in the senior side.