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.

Wenger: We always want to win regardless of team selection

Arsene Wenger wants to see a strong performance from his second choice eleven against Cologne, and won't accept anything less.

Wenger to play more experienced team against Cologne

Arsene Wenger says we'll see a more experienced team play against Cologne in tonight's Europa League clash.

11 changes: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 lineup v FC Köln

Arsenal travel to the RheinEnergieStadion to face German side FC Köln in the Europa League, knowing a draw will ensure of their place in the last-32 as group-winners.

Arsene Wenger hails Iwobi but highlights key area he needs to improve

Arsene Wenger has heaped praise onto Alex Iwobi after the winger netted another two goals for Nigeria last week but admits the 21-year-old still needs to improve in the final third.

Alex Iwobi explains how he feels about Arsene Wenger criticism

Alex Iwobi insists that everyone at Arsenal has Arsene Wenger's back.

Iwobi: The Nigerian national team is where I feel I belong

Alex Iwobi says he chose Nigeria over England because he felt more welcome in the side, and believed that's where he was meant to be.

Iwobi, Welbeck and Mustafi to have late fitness tests

Late decisions will be made on the inclusion of Shkodran Mustafi, Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck.

Video: International round-up: Lacazette nets twice, Iwobi scores a worldy and Özil assists again

Alex Iwobi, Mesut Özil and Alexandre Lacazette were all involved in the goals on Tuesday for their respective countries, which hopefully bodes well ahead of the North London derby on Saturday.

Is it time to drop Alexis Sanchez, and who should replace him?

Alexis Sanchez has been well off his 2016/17 form in this current campaign, so we're asking if it's time to give someone else a chance in the team?

Wenger: England should have pushed more for Iwobi

Arsene Wenger reckons England didn't push hard enough to secure Alex Iwobi when they had the chance.

Stats reveal Arsenal give the most minutes to academy graduates

Arsenal have given academy graduates the most opportunities of any club in the top two divisions this season.

Iwobi recounts historic goal for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has admitted that he almost cried after scoring his historic goal for Nigeria last month.

These are the nine Arsenal players currently away in the international break

Nine Arsenal players have been called up for their countries for their upcoming international matches.

How is Lucas Perez getting on since leaving Arsenal?

While Arsenal are struggling to find goals from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Özil and Alex Iwobi, Lucas Perez is scoring for fun on loan at Deportivo.

Iwobi believes Michael Oliver error cost Arsenal the game

Alex Iwobi believes that Arsenal's result against Manchester City on Sunday could have been different if David Silva had been spotted offside for Gabriel Jesus' goal.

What is he offering? Arsenal player ratings v Manchester City

Arsenal went to Manchester City and lost, just like we all expected them to.
Mesut Ozil

International call-ups: Who is playing, when and where

Several Arsenal players will be in action during the international break
Alex Iwobi and Nacho Monreal

Iwobi names 2 things he must do to win back place in starting lineup

Alex Iwobi knows exactly what he must do to get back into the Arsenal first team.

Nelson names the first-teamers who have helped him settle

Reiss Nelson has identified the Arsenal players have helped him settle into first team life. 

Iwobi called up for Nigeria’s matches against Algeria and Argentina

Alex Iwobi has been called up by Nigeria for their upcoming matches against Algeria and Argentina.

Does Alex Iwobi need to be a goalscorer to be a success?

After two goals in the space of a week won Alex Iwobi a lot of favour with fans of Arsenal and Nigeria, we're looking at whether goals are necessary for the 21-year-old to be an important part of the Gunners' first-team.

Two years on from Iwobi’s debut, how is he doing?

It's two years to the day that Alex Iwobi made his debut for Arsenal.
Ian Wright

Wright: I hope Nketiah doesn’t fizzle out like Iwobi

Ian Wright admits that Alex Iwobi has fizzled out a bit after breaking into the first team in 2015/16 and hopes that Eddie Nketiah doesn't do the same thing.

Video: Akpom goes back to visit his old club

Chuba Akpom went back to visit the team where he started his footballing career, Rippleway FC, to speak to the young players at the club.

Iwobi: Henry still gives me advice

Alex Iwobi has revealed that Thierry Henry still gives him advice.

Iwobi: Henry still advises me

Alex Iwobi has said that Thierry Henry still gives him advice.
Chuba Akpom

Iwobi backs Akpom to make impact next season

Alex Iwobi has tipped Chuba Akpom to make an impact at Arsenal next season. 

Video: Arsène Wenger sends message to Nigerian fans

Arsène Wenger has congratulated all Nigerian Arsenal fans after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup next year.
(L) of Muenchen and of Arsenal battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on February 15, 2017 in Munich, Germany.

Wenger: Özil has competition but is still one of the best in the world

Arsène Wenger says Mesut Özil has more players to compete with for an Arsenal place now, but he still thinks the German is one of the best players in the world.

The pros and cons of the international break

Hasn't the international break been so, so entertaining? Are there really any positives for Arsenal fans during this two week hiatus? Well, when you think about it, there actually are a few.

Iwobi: Zambia goal was one of the greatest feelings I ever had

Alex Iwobi says scoring the winning goal against Zambia is one of the greatest feelings of his career so far.
Alex Iwobi v Swansea

Can Alex Iwobi replace Mesut Ozil?

Alex Iwobi could be Arsenal's unlikely internal solution to their Mesut Ozil problem.

Alex Iwobi thanks fans for ‘crazy’ atmosphere after his dream came true for Nigeria

Alex Iwobi has thanked the Nigerian fans who witnessed his winning goal for his country on Saturday night.
Arsenal's Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi (L) celebrates after scoring a goal with his teammate Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil during the UEFA Champions league Group A football match between FC Basel 1893 and Arsenal FC on December 6, 2016 at the St Jakob Park stadium in Basel. / AFP / Fabrice COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Iwobi: It would be a huge setback to lose Ozil and Alexis

Alex Iwobi believes that Arsenal will suffer a huge setback if they lose both Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

International watch: Iwobi sends Nigeria through to 2018 World Cup, Xhaka scores & more

Alex Iwobi not only scored for Nigeria on Saturday evening, he sent his country through to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
BARNET, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria looks on during the International Friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal at The Hive on March 23, 2017 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)BARNET, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria looks on during the International Friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal at The Hive on March 23, 2017 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Boothroyd hopes Iwobi won’t convince other young England stars to join Nigeria

England u21 boss Aidy Boothroyd says Nigeria could look to lure more players away after the success of Alex Iwobi for the national side.
BARNET, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria looks on during the International Friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal at The Hive on March 23, 2017 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)BARNET, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria looks on during the International Friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal at The Hive on March 23, 2017 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Iwobi: I’m ready to start for Nigeria but it’s the coach’s decision

Alex Iwobi says he's ready and prepared for Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia but knows he's not guaranteed a spot in the starting eleven.

Twelve first-team players called up for international duty

In total, twelve Arsenal first-team players have been called up to represent their countries over the international break.

Iwobi: We need consistency to win the title

Alex Iwobi reckons that Arsenal need to be more consistent if they're going to win the title.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 115: We all live in a Nacho Monreal world

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita and Helen beating BATE and Brighton, Giroud joining the 100 club, and the potential importance of Alex Iwobi and Jack Wilshere.