InSanety:
did he win the league alone? Which one is "he won the league playing as a wingback"

When last did Moses kick a ball?

If you think some match rusty guy can just slide into any reasonable team and boss things, you are obviously overrating him.


Moses is a bang average player, even as a wingback, his last few games with Chelsea showed that he had outlived his purpose.

Radford also plays as a winger, is Moses better than him? What of Sterling?


I repeat, you are overrating Moses, y'all need to come down to reality. Mans cannot even make Chelsea bench and you are telling us he is some world class winger. Maybe he was great last year, but we are entering 2019, and his exploits back then should not be used to rate him

darkelf:


Oga, iwobi has already become nacho. Compare their stats make you see.

Our National team will fail at AFCON if these gys keep on like this

Curtisaxel7:


We tend to overlook Iwobi's shortcomings more than Nacho's. Maybe because Iwobi is FB, maybe because he is Okocha's cousin, maybe because he is supposed to be the team's "poster boy".

But to be brutally honest with ourselves, dude is quite average too.

It's horrifying really.

raindodger13:


I don't know what game that journalist was watching, but to me it looked like Iwobi was the best player in an Arsenal jersey vs Liverpool, dare I say one of the 4 best players on either side that day.
The way he attacked Liverpool's backline he could have easily scored a goal prior to his assist to Maitland-Niles. But when he had that assist it seems like Liverpool started doubling him and he still was roaming about on the pitch until Arsenal's defense collapsed and the game got out of hand. I don't see how he is responsible for Arsenal's loss in any way, or why this guy would go as far as to say he would never be as good as Messi, Salah or Hazard. The english media call him out for the smallest mistakes. But I agree with you that he needs to brush up on his attacking though. If he can more scoring to his naturally artistic play he can be a great asset for us and Arsenal.

EEGA:
Iwobi is different from Nacho.

He is our current no.10 and has clocked more minutes under Emery than Wenger.He even had an assist in their last game and was a major threat going forward for his team.He even scored in their last 2 or 3 games where Ozil assisted him.

How is he similar to Nacho who have only clocked few minutes in his teams last 3 games?When last did Nacho score or assist?

darkelf:


Onyekuru,.......another overhyped player on this thread. Nothing wey we no hear about onyekuru. Lolllll

Now, we see whats up

tbaba1234:
Nazifi Yahaya and Alhassan Ibrahim failed their trials at Brondby and Club Brugge.

Joebie:
What is this guy yapping? I believe Iwobi has played as CM in a couple occasions under Wenger.

What’s your take on this piece?

Arsenal: Georginio Wijnaldum the perfect transition for Alex Iwobi

by Andrew Dowdeswell20h ago
Georginio Wijnaldum was the best player on the pitch as Liverpool dismantled Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday. His midfield transition would be ideal for Alex Iwobi.

Alex Iwobi was one of Arsenal’s brightest players in Saturday’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. That is a far more praise-enthused sentence than its actual meaning. In reality, hardly any Arsenal players played even remotely brightly. For Iwobi to be the brightest is not to say very much whatsoever.

Nevertheless, after some rather underwhelming performances following a strong to the season, it was nice to see the Nigerian play with the same energy, directness and attacking purposefulness that punctuated his play earlier in the year and as a fearful youth prospect.

Iwobi started on the left wing. That has predominantly the position that he has most commonly been used in throughout his career, especially since Unai Emery’s arrival in the summer. And he does bring some key skills that are useful in that role. He is a good dribbler, has decent pace, is an intelligent and creative player in the final third, and is improving in his end product.

That said, his lack of goals and assists, especially the former, does limit his value and efficacy when playing so high up the pitch. In the modern game, wingers and attacking midfielders are expected to contribute to the attacking returns of the team. In fact, it is often the case that wingers are the team’s leading scorers — Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo. Iwobi, though, will never really be that kind of player. He simply does not have the quality or striking mentality.

The same was said about Liverpool central midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. He was an attacking midfielder and winger built very much in a similar mould to that of Iwobi. Skilful, smart on the ball, athletic and intelligent, but lacking in the number of goals that he created and scored. And so, Jurgen Klopp, when Wijnaldum arrived at Anfield from Newcastle United, decided to change his position.

Now, two years later, Wijnaldum is one of the best central midfielders in the country, a dominating force with terrific range, composure, consistency and power. This slightly deeper starting position accentuates what Wijnaldum can do well and limits what he does not so well. And those pros and cons are comparable to Iwobi’s — for the record, I have long spoken of Iwobi’s potential in central midfield.

It took Wijnaldum time to adapt to the new role. There were some defensive vulnerabilities, with his positioning sometimes exposed on the counter-attack. But as he grew into the position and became more acclimated with his responsibilities, such was the complementary nature of his physical and technical skills that he took to it superbly. The modern game demands a mobile a central midfielder with comfort and composure on the ball. Wijnaldum, and Iwobi, offer precisely that.

Whether Iwobi will every try central midfield or not remains to be seen. I cannot remember a time that he has played in midfield, but it is something that I would like to see. Hopefully Emery will give him a chance to do so sometime soon.

—FANSIDED

Joebie:
What is this guy yapping? I believe Iwobi has played as CM in a couple occasions under Wenger.

What’s your take on this piece?

Arsenal: Georginio Wijnaldum the perfect transition for Alex Iwobi

by Andrew Dowdeswell20h ago
Georginio Wijnaldum was the best player on the pitch as Liverpool dismantled Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday. His midfield transition would be ideal for Alex Iwobi.

Alex Iwobi was one of Arsenal’s brightest players in Saturday’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. That is a far more praise-enthused sentence than its actual meaning. In reality, hardly any Arsenal players played even remotely brightly. For Iwobi to be the brightest is not to say very much whatsoever.

Nevertheless, after some rather underwhelming performances following a strong to the season, it was nice to see the Nigerian play with the same energy, directness and attacking purposefulness that punctuated his play earlier in the year and as a fearful youth prospect.

Iwobi started on the left wing. That has predominantly the position that he has most commonly been used in throughout his career, especially since Unai Emery’s arrival in the summer. And he does bring some key skills that are useful in that role. He is a good dribbler, has decent pace, is an intelligent and creative player in the final third, and is improving in his end product.

That said, his lack of goals and assists, especially the former, does limit his value and efficacy when playing so high up the pitch. In the modern game, wingers and attacking midfielders are expected to contribute to the attacking returns of the team. In fact, it is often the case that wingers are the team’s leading scorers — Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo. Iwobi, though, will never really be that kind of player. He simply does not have the quality or striking mentality.

The same was said about Liverpool central midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. He was an attacking midfielder and winger built very much in a similar mould to that of Iwobi. Skilful, smart on the ball, athletic and intelligent, but lacking in the number of goals that he created and scored. And so, Jurgen Klopp, when Wijnaldum arrived at Anfield from Newcastle United, decided to change his position.

Now, two years later, Wijnaldum is one of the best central midfielders in the country, a dominating force with terrific range, composure, consistency and power. This slightly deeper starting position accentuates what Wijnaldum can do well and limits what he does not so well. And those pros and cons are comparable to Iwobi’s — for the record, I have long spoken of Iwobi’s potential in central midfield.

It took Wijnaldum time to adapt to the new role. There were some defensive vulnerabilities, with his positioning sometimes exposed on the counter-attack. But as he grew into the position and became more acclimated with his responsibilities, such was the complementary nature of his physical and technical skills that he took to it superbly. The modern game demands a mobile a central midfielder with comfort and composure on the ball. Wijnaldum, and Iwobi, offer precisely that.

Whether Iwobi will every try central midfield or not remains to be seen. I cannot remember a time that he has played in midfield, but it is something that I would like to see. Hopefully Emery will give him a chance to do so sometime soon.

—FANSIDED

Mickael2:


No vex eh but the fact that Iwobi is a starter for Arsenal at this present age and time shows just why they are not a to up four or five team anymore. Let us be brutally honest, Iwobi is not good enough to be a starting winger or even a starting AmF for any top team, he plays the first five games of the season as if his life depends on it then goes completely off the boil, he has done that for three seasons now so that's just the way he is. At some point Arsenal will have to realise that they need to buy quality wingers if they are to challenge anybody

Mickael2 post= ;D74345386:


No vex eh but the fact that Iwobi is a starter for Arsenal at this present age and time shows just why they are not a to up four or five team anymore. Let us be brutally honest, Iwobi is not good enough to be a starting winger or even a starting AmF for any top team, he plays the first five games of the season as if his life depends on it then goes completely off the boil, he has done that for three seasons now so that's just the way he is. At some point Arsenal will have to realise that they need to buy quality wingers if they are to challenge anybody

andrew444:


You think moses won't score more at Leicester?

Moses is better than all this guys playing as a winger apart from Mkhitaryan

Joebie:
What is this guy yapping? I believe Iwobi has played as CM in a couple occasions under Wenger.

What’s your take on this piece?

Arsenal: Georginio Wijnaldum the perfect transition for Alex Iwobi

by Andrew Dowdeswell20h ago
Georginio Wijnaldum was the best player on the pitch as Liverpool dismantled Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday. His midfield transition would be ideal for Alex Iwobi.

Alex Iwobi was one of Arsenal’s brightest players in Saturday’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. That is a far more praise-enthused sentence than its actual meaning. In reality, hardly any Arsenal players played even remotely brightly. For Iwobi to be the brightest is not to say very much whatsoever.

Nevertheless, after some rather underwhelming performances following a strong to the season, it was nice to see the Nigerian play with the same energy, directness and attacking purposefulness that punctuated his play earlier in the year and as a fearful youth prospect.

Iwobi started on the left wing. That has predominantly the position that he has most commonly been used in throughout his career, especially since Unai Emery’s arrival in the summer. And he does bring some key skills that are useful in that role. He is a good dribbler, has decent pace, is an intelligent and creative player in the final third, and is improving in his end product.

That said, his lack of goals and assists, especially the former, does limit his value and efficacy when playing so high up the pitch. In the modern game, wingers and attacking midfielders are expected to contribute to the attacking returns of the team. In fact, it is often the case that wingers are the team’s leading scorers — Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo. Iwobi, though, will never really be that kind of player. He simply does not have the quality or striking mentality.

The same was said about Liverpool central midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. He was an attacking midfielder and winger built very much in a similar mould to that of Iwobi. Skilful, smart on the ball, athletic and intelligent, but lacking in the number of goals that he created and scored. And so, Jurgen Klopp, when Wijnaldum arrived at Anfield from Newcastle United, decided to change his position.

Now, two years later, Wijnaldum is one of the best central midfielders in the country, a dominating force with terrific range, composure, consistency and power. This slightly deeper starting position accentuates what Wijnaldum can do well and limits what he does not so well. And those pros and cons are comparable to Iwobi’s — for the record, I have long spoken of Iwobi’s potential in central midfield.

It took Wijnaldum time to adapt to the new role. There were some defensive vulnerabilities, with his positioning sometimes exposed on the counter-attack. But as he grew into the position and became more acclimated with his responsibilities, such was the complementary nature of his physical and technical skills that he took to it superbly. The modern game demands a mobile a central midfielder with comfort and composure on the ball. Wijnaldum, and Iwobi, offer precisely that.

Whether Iwobi will every try central midfield or not remains to be seen. I cannot remember a time that he has played in midfield, but it is something that I would like to see. Hopefully Emery will give him a chance to do so sometime soon.

—FANSIDED

edi287:

Whoever wrote this doesn't seem to know Iwobi almost got released from Arsenal Youth team as a CM.
Iwobi's position isn't the problem - his mentality is. Truth is he's not developed as many had hoped. That maturity and calmness he had when he first broke through has vanished...he's not as smooth on the ball (I think it was Goldfish80 who said he had a world class first touch).
Everything just seems forced these days...even his dribbling. I think Emery needs to sit him down and tell him to relax. Criticism obviously gets to him more than you'd like.
He had a great game against Liverpool but he should be playing at a higher level. While he's still young, time and competition waits for no man. Reiss Nelson is doing well in the Bundesliga and will come back to provide stern competition. Arsenal are looking at Pepe, Pavon and Cengiz. Maybe competition will make him sit up.

Earthquake1:


Iheanacho plays the first 2 minutes like his life depends on it

Icon4s:


Enough of all these their trials and fails. They should just come back and develop themselves from the local league. They are still young and have a whole world of opportunities ahead. Good they are even part of the current U20 and so let them go show their stuff.

bazooka1:

Sadly, I don't think the club have this ambition. On current evidence.

EEGA:
Iwobi is different from Nacho.

How is he similar to Nacho who have only clocked few minutes in his teams last 3 games?When last did Nacho score or assist?

zicky:
Not this year again, anyone that goes through this thread for the first time will feel every Nigeria player is the worst in their various clubs, if it's not iheanacho it will be iwobi, if it's not iwobi it will be success

Curtisaxel7:


Things are indeed looking bad for our Alex.

I watch Cengiz regularly at Roma. If that dude signs up for Arsenal and it gets to a direct competition between him and Iwobi, Iwobi may as well go on loan. And if Nelson returns from loan too, Iheanacho's condition will be better than Iwobi's.

Sad but true.

Earthquake1:
Andrew444 there is no Iheanacho in Leicester bench today do you call him a regular?

EEGA:
Iwobi is different from Nacho.

He is our current no.10 and has clocked more minutes under Emery than Wenger.He even had an assist in their last game and was a major threat going forward for his team.He even scored in their last 2 or 3 games where Ozil assisted him.

How is he similar to Nacho who have only clocked few minutes in his teams last 3 games?When last did Nacho score or assist?

Curtisaxel7:


Things are indeed looking bad for our Alex.

I watch Cengiz regularly at Roma. If that dude signs up for Arsenal and it gets to a direct competition between him and Iwobi, Iwobi may as well go on loan. And if Nelson returns from loan too, Iheanacho's condition will be better than Iwobi's.

Sad but true.

EEGA:
2 assists against Liverpool home and away and a goal against Chelsea at home this season tells of his quality.

Which other Super Eagles player has scored or assisted against a top 6 team in the EPL?