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Arsenal Triumph as Iwobi Shines Bright in Win Against Brighton
In a stellar performance that left Arsenal fans in awe, Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi marked his return from injury with a goal and an overall outstanding display in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates on Sunday. The 21-year-old’s goal, courtesy of a brilliant back heel assist from Alexis Sanchez, doubled Arsenal’s lead after Spanish defender Nacho Monreal opened the scoring in the first half.
Arsenal supporters flooded social media platforms to express their admiration for Iwobi’s contribution to the team’s success. GoonersAllDay @AFCNLDNNO1 praised Iwobi’s “brilliant” display, commending Sanchez and Hector Bellerin for their performances as well. MG @BulletHeader12 noted that Iwobi’s goal would boost his confidence, describing the finish as “superb.”
Yasafah acknowledged Iwobi’s impressive performance, emphasizing the young forward’s potential despite occasional criticism. Luke Emmett @lukeygooner10 expressed happiness that Iwobi capped his outstanding performance with a goal, describing the win as a “nice routine.”
Among the plethora of positive comments, celbridgegooner @celbridgegooner highlighted the significance of the match for both Iwobi and Holding. Meanwhile, Jahi Phantom. @Je_Dex and Nnamdi Obinwanne @obisingledigit lauded Iwobi’s excellent finishing and overall contribution to the game.
As Iwobi basks in the acclaim from Arsenal fans, his return from injury and impactful performance set the stage for his expected participation in the Super Eagles’ upcoming clash against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on October 7. The young forward’s impressive showing against Brighton undoubtedly adds to the anticipation surrounding his role in Nigeria’s quest for World Cup qualification.
