Alex Iwobi Happy To Make Arsenal Debut

Alex Iwobi has spoken of his pride after making his professional debut for Arsenal in their 3 - 0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night

 In his first - ever start for the Gunners, the Nigeria international, wearing the number 45 jersey, went the distance at the  Hillsborough Stadium.

 “Despite the result , happy to have made my debut for @Arsenal, ”  Alex Iwobi tweeted.

The 19 - year - old made his official debut for the Londoners 11 years after joining the club whilst at primary school.

Iwobi has been named in manager Arsene Wenger’s 18 - man squad for official competitions 5 times in the last two years. 

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