Alex Iwobi Benched, Akpom Makes Cameo Appearance As Arsenal Win BAT

Alex Iwobi Benched, Akpom Makes Cameo Appearance As Arsenal Win BAT

Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute in Saturday afternoon<span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3 - 1 victory over Everton in the final of </span></span><br /> the Barclays Asia Trophy. <br /><br />Chuba Akpom, who bagged a hat -trick against Singapore XI in the Gunners first pre - season friendly, replaced Frenchman Giroud, in the 76th minute.<br /><br />On 83 minutes, Akpom would have extended Arsenal<span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s two - goal lead when he capitalized on a defensive error but Everton goalkeeper Joel was off his line to smother the ball.<br /><br />A minute before the final whistle, the England youth international forced Joel to make a save after driving towards the box from the halfway line.<br /><br />Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil netted for Arsenal while Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley scored what turned out to be a consolation for Everton 15 minutes from time.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter.com<br /></span></span>
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