Alex Iwobi was a second half substitute as Arsenal moved to sixth place in the English Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Everton at Emirates Stadium.

The Super Eagles winger replaced  Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the 69th minute of action.

This game began as a meeting between the two entertaining sides in the league and Arsenal showed resilience and quality to maintain their fine run in the EPL.

There was more than enough ability on display in both sides to make the first 45 minutes a thrilling spectacle.

French international striker Alexandre Lacazette gave Arsenal the lead with a fine strike from Aaron Ramsey's assist nine minutes after the restart.

Aubameyang got his own share of the cut in the 59th minute of action.

The Gunners have taken 12 points out of the last available 18.

Ramsey will claim much of the credit with the goals that gave Arsenal the three points, but Iwobi gave a masterclass in which he overshadowed his Everton counterparts when he climbed off the bench.

This was a performance that will have increased Unai Emery and Arsenal's confidence that they can maintain a serious challenge this season.