Iwobi Continues Great Form With Another Assist, Saka Debuts In Premier League As Both Get Rated By English Press
Published: January 01, 2019
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi continued his impressive form for Arsenal as he yet again provided the assist for his team's first goal in their 4-1 mauling of Fulham at the Emirates Tuesday evening while youngster Bukayo Saka replaced him in the second half to become the first player of Nigerian decent born in 2001 to debut in the Premier League.
Some English press have published their ratings of the players' performances and they duly gave Iwobi his deserved praises for yet another wonderful game following on from his good game in the 5-1 embarrassing defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
Football.London described Iwobi's display as excellent in its headline and were generous in awarding him a pass mark.
"Alex Iwobi.
"Kept up the good form he showed at Anfield. Was Arsenal's best player in the first half, finding space and making things happen. Good assist for Xhaka's goal. Always a threat down the left. 8."
On Bukayo Saka the London based website that focuses on all clubs in the capital said of young Nigerian Bukayo Saka: "Given the final few minutes for his Premier League debut. 5."
Dailystar.co.uk handed Iwobi an 8 out of 10 while second half substitute Bukayo Saka got 6/10.
The footballnetwork.net went a nudge higher in their rating of Iwobi with a 7 albeit believed Bukayo Saka was not on the pitch long enough to be rated.
"Iwobi - 7. Really good first half. Second half was okay."
Saka and Iwobi are in line to play in the Gunners' FA Cup game on Saturday evening against Blackpool.
Some English press have published their ratings of the players' performances and they duly gave Iwobi his deserved praises for yet another wonderful game following on from his good game in the 5-1 embarrassing defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
Football.London described Iwobi's display as excellent in its headline and were generous in awarding him a pass mark.
"Alex Iwobi.
"Kept up the good form he showed at Anfield. Was Arsenal's best player in the first half, finding space and making things happen. Good assist for Xhaka's goal. Always a threat down the left. 8."
On Bukayo Saka the London based website that focuses on all clubs in the capital said of young Nigerian Bukayo Saka: "Given the final few minutes for his Premier League debut. 5."
Dailystar.co.uk handed Iwobi an 8 out of 10 while second half substitute Bukayo Saka got 6/10.
The footballnetwork.net went a nudge higher in their rating of Iwobi with a 7 albeit believed Bukayo Saka was not on the pitch long enough to be rated.
"Iwobi - 7. Really good first half. Second half was okay."
Saka and Iwobi are in line to play in the Gunners' FA Cup game on Saturday evening against Blackpool.
Izuchukwu Okosi
Photo Credit : arsenal.com
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