Emirates Cup: Iwobi celebrates goal in Arsenal’s big win

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Nigerian striker, Alex Iwobi, is delighted with his performance for Arsenal in an emphatic 5-2 defeat of Benfica in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.

The 21-year-old scored in the 71st minute to add to a brace each by Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott.

Writing on social media, the in-form Super Eagles forward said it was a good day at the office.

Good Day At The Office!! Win⚡️Goal ??Another Step Closer To The Season…#COYG #BIG17

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Arsenal are leading the table in the pre-season mini tournament held annually at their Emirates Stadium.

Other teams participating this year are Sevilla and RB Leipzig.

The Gunners have won four of the eight past editions and are the current holders.

Saturday’s goal was Iwobi’s second in the team’s pre-season campaign. He was also on target against Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup in Shanghai on July 19.