Totenham 1 Arsenal 1: Important Iwobi helps Gunners keep top 4 hopes alive

Barely a week after Arsenal headcoach Unai Emery revealed the importance of Alex Iwobi, the Nigerian put on a show as his side battled to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Saturday.

Alex Iwobi who the club’s full backs prefer to play with because he help them feel better and give them the freedom to roam on the pitch did exactly that as Saed Kolasinac was always jumping forward at every given opportunity.

Although they didn’t get all three points at Wembley, Arsenal got a valuable point that will help them in their push for a top four finish.

Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 18th minute before Harry Kane equalized for Tottenhan from the 12-yards in the 74th minute of the game.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had the chance to win the game for Arsenal when he his side was awarded a penalty in the 90th minute but he missed from the 12-yards.

Alex Iwobi was on the pitch the entire duration of the game. He touched the ball 52 times, made 22 accurate passes plus 2 key passes, he created one big chance and completed 3 of his attempted 5 dribbles.

He won 6 duels, made 2 interceptions and won 1 of his attempted 2 tackles.

Alex Iwobi vs Totenham

. 52 touches
• 22 accurate passes
• 2 key passes
• 1 big chance created
• 3 long balls (2 succ.)
• 5 dribble attempts (3 succ.)
• 6 duels won
• 2 tackle attempts (1 won)
• 2 interceptions

By: Tope Adefala