Alex Iwobi provided an assist as Everton defeated Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium to boost their survival hopes, reports Completesports.com.
Iwobi’s cross was volleyed home from the edge of the box by Vitaliy Mykolenko on six minutes.
Patson Daka levelled for Leicester City just five minutes later following a defensive mix-up between Yerry Mina and Seamus Coleman.
Mason Holgate nodded home the winning goal on the half- hour mark after Kasper Schmeichel could only parry Richarlison’s header from a Demarai Gray corner.
Iwobi, who was in action for 90 minutes in the game, has made 24 league appearances for Everton this season, with two goals to his name.
Everton moved out of the relegation zone following the win.
His compatriots, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman also featured for Leicester City.
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Iheanacho was in action for 90 minutes, while Lookman took the place of Daka 10 minutes from time.
At the Emirates Stadium, Eddie Nketiah bagged a brace as Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 to solidify their hunt for Champions League place with a 2-1 win against Leeds United.
Nketiah’s double inside the first 10 minutes set them on the path to victory.
Leeds struggled to get any foothold in the game and their fate was sealed when Luke Ayling was sent off for a two-footed lunge on Gabriel Martinelli, after a VAR intervention saw his initial booking upgraded to red card.
Diego Llorente halved the deficit for Leeds United in the 66th minute to set up a tense finish.
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Arsenal opened up a four-point gap over rivals Tottenham Hotspur following the win.
The Gunners face Antonio Conte’s men on Thursday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Leeds United meanwhile drop to the relegation zone with three games to go.
Elsewhere, West Ham United defeated Norwich City 4-0.
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Alexander the king Iwobi, ummmh…this boy? . This boy, a big big blessing to Nigeria football. Only those with eagle eyes to spot proper talent can concur. God bless Alexander the king Iwobi n God bless all deserving SE players. Prophets are never honoured by their own people.
This guy is not getting the kind of recognition he deserved. Should Everton stay up eventually he should be a contender for their player of the season. What a turn around season he has been having even when playing in an unfamiliar position. Very versatile and strong. He is a sure banker in Everton first eleven. Iwobi is not consistent, iwobi need to up his game, iwobi is not leaving up to potential bla bla haters how market?
Hmm..James Rodriguez was there iwobi played, Iwobi is playing, Dele Ali is on the bench, the likes of Great, Townsend didn’t stop Iwobi from Making his appearances. Na only Naija Iwobi go dey shift go wing for Nwakali..lol. God punish bad people.
We missed him against Ghana.
It is great to see that Alex Iwobi is slowly warming his way to the heart of Everton fans..
Most of the Everton stakeholders had written off the Super Eagles midfielder as a misfit who has flopped spectacularly. His goals to games ratio is pretty abysmal for a £34 million player.
Since joining Everton in 2019, Iwobi has struggled to string together a consistent run of form. One can understand why his yo-yo performances attracted bitter criticisms from Everton faithfuls.
The abilities and potentials were always there, he just needed to showcase these compellingly and regularly.
When Everton were trying to push for the top of the Premier League, Iwobi was nowhere to be found. However, as they try to avoid the drop the lower division football, Iwobi has transformed himself spectacularly.
For a player whose average ratings used to be 6.5/10 on the statistics website whoscored.com, the 26 year old is now trending on 7.1/10 in his last 4 games.
That is consistency for you.
He has been tenacious, focused, effective, versatile, fluid and productive in recent games.
Appraising him for today’s win against Iheanacho’s Leicester City, Adam Jones wrote on Liverpool Echo:
“Alex Iwobi – 8
Another solid performance at right wing-back, but you still can’t shake the feeling that you’re losing something without his attacking play further up the pitch. Regardless of that, however, he continues to show his versatility and defensive nous with some very clever play,” End of quote
The other week, I wrote on this platform how Iwobi earned plaudits from the likes of England legend Ian Wright for his excellent work rate.
Should Everton stay afloat in the English Premer League, Iwobi would have played a huge part in this, when you consider how precarious their situation is.
It will then be left for him to carry such a blistering form into next season with a level of consistency that has thus far been absent in his game over the last three years.
If only Alex Iwobi had played against Ghana, Nigeria flag would be flying in Quata today.
You are right Brodaman.