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Arsenal put in an impressive 2nd half display to make light work of Swansea on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners attacking play was scintillating in the second period, and they have Alex Iwobi to thank for much of that.
Although he will not be attributed with a goal, both own goals came from his shots, the first of which was on target so it seems harsh to take the goal away from him. Here’s some of the best reaction to the Nigerian international’s performance on Twitter.
Iwobi has been hot and cold this season but against Swansea we saw him with one of his best displays in an Arsenal shirt to date. He moved around the pitch with confidence and often looked a level above the players around him. His majestic display has seen many fans refer to his performance as ‘unplayable’.
Iwobi is also comfortable playing in the number 10 role and you can see his creative attributes. Making 2 key passes, and 36 passes overall with an 89% accuracy. An area he is often criticised for is his defensive contribution, but with 2 tackles and 1 interception, we saw an improved defensive performance from him on Saturday.
Here’s some of the best reaction to the Nigerian international’s performance on Twitter.
Iwobi was class yesterday. Didn't realise he joined Arsenal when he was 6. Man loves the club. We've got a real gem; destined for the top. pic.twitter.com/WG3gnBmSxU
— TH (@Trequartistry) January 15, 2017
Alex Iwobi was unplayable today. What a talent we have at our club.
— 〽️ (@WengerTactic) January 14, 2017
Is it ok to say Iwobi > Okocha?
I mean Jay Jay was good but is he really in Alex's bracket? Got a long way to go— Fin (@IwobiWanKanobe) January 14, 2017
Watching the Arsenal game back, Iwobi was on point
— Zane (@_ZZane) January 15, 2017
How good was Iwobi yesterday? Unplayable & toying around with Swansea. If he continues to work hard & stay grounded, he'll be top class.
— Sir Jenkinson (@theEpicGooner) January 15, 2017
My thoughts on Iwobi are what I said at the start of the season. Don’t get carried away with him, he’s still 20 and very raw, but what a talent he is. It’s great that he has come through the ranks and is playing as well as he is. He still lacks consistency and because he sets the bar so high, I feel he gets too much criticism when he struggles in matches. This is unfair on such a young player, especially when there are usually other, more senior players like Walcott or even Oxlade-Chamberlain, who have also performed poorly.
Hopefully Alex has a long and successful career at Arsenal ahead of him. If he can produce performances like he did yesterday more regularly then he will cement his place in the starting eleven.
Nobody would have anticipated him being as important to this team as he now is. With no obvious natural back up to Ozil, Iwobi is the most likely to replace the German there when he is unavailable. He could also be regarded as the clubs first choice left winger, especially when Alexis Sanchez is occupying the centre forward position.
