Here’s Why Alex Iwobi Needs To Prove Himself To Unai Emery


The playmaker has been in top form since the Spaniard took charge, and certainly merits more starts at the expense of underperforming Ramsey.
Managerial changes are often accompanied with improved player performances, and Alex Iwobi’s apparent transformation under Unai Emery at Arsenal represents a fine example of this phenomenon.
The appointment of former Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery is currently offering a new lease of life to a few players who had seemingly stagnated under the departed Frenchman.

He stood out in the Gunners’ 3-2 derby defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while his impact off the bench in the weekend’s 2-0 victory over Watford was noteworthy. Besides his goal and assist against the Blues, he also created gilt-edged chances for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang, who contrived to miss the opportunities that were almost begging to be put away.
Iwobi’s more recent impact, against the Hornets on Saturday, might carry slightly more significance as his contribution actually had a tangible impact on the result and was influential in securing three points for the Gunners.

Iwobi thrives on the left flank (now occupied by Auba) or in the number 10 role (bizarrely occupied by Ramsey) and has had starting opportunities few and far between since returning from his absence. Arsenal don’t play with a primary winger anyway, so Iwobi won’t be hugging the touchline, but will be positioned in central areas – with Hector Bellerin providing the width down the right.
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