Arsenal boss, Unai Emery has praised Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi for his impact after coming off the bench in his team’s entertaining 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday evening.
Liverpool went in front through James Milner but the Gunners equalized with eight minutes remaining with Iwobi involved in the buildup to the goal.
Lacazette curled a wonderful effort past the Liverpool goalkeeper after receiving a through-ball from the Nigeria international.
Iwobi played as a makeshift left back following the introduction of Danny Welbeck in the 81st minute.
”We need every player. Iwobi can impact high in the match. Today I think he is better on the left. His energy and quality is important,” Emery told reporters post-match
”He can improve, he can be better. ”
Iwobi, who has been at Arsenal since the age of six, made his 111st appearance in a Gunners shirt against Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Iwobi has admitted that Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates stadium was a fair result.
The draw ensured Arsenal remain unbeaten in their last 14 games.
“It was a difficult game with both attacking teams and I guess the fair result was the draw,” Iwobi told BT Sports after the game.”
“We are giving extra intensity and you can see the manager demands a lot not just in games but on the training pitch and it is paying off.”
“People say juice is banned but we do get it in the mornings so he is not too strict! It is not just the nutrition it is the attention to detail and tactics and you can see we are enjoying it.”
Arsenal host Sporting CP in midweek in the Europa League before looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League next weekend against Wolves.
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