Europa League: Iwobi propels Arsenal to eight successive win

Alex Iwobi

Once again, Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, was in spectacular form as Arsenal claimed their eighth win on the bounce.

The Nigerian was named Man of the Match in Thursday’s 3-0 thumping of Qarabag in the Europa League.

Despite not hitting the target, Iwobi inspired Unai Emery’s team to a commanding victory by playing key roles in two goals.

Three maiden goalscorers benefited from his industry to help Arsenal maintain their 100 per cent start in the Europa.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos’ got the Gunners off and running inside four minutes when he deflected a Nacho Monreal header beyond the wrong-footed Vagner in the Qarabag goal.

Eighteen-year-old Emile Smith Rowe marked his second Arsenal start with his first senior goal on 52 minutes before Matteo Guendouzi wrapped up the victory with his first goal for the club 11 minutes from time.

It is the first time Arsenal won eight consecutive games in all competitions since April 2015 (nine games in that run).

Iwobi has now been directly involved in four goals this term (one goal, three assists).