Alex Iwobi is living his dream after once more starring in anArsenal victory, finding the net in his side’s 4-0 demolition of Watford.
In just his second Premier League start Iwobi scored once more, adding to his well-taken effort against Everton last month with the second in a comfortable Emirates win.
Iwobi, 19, had already turned provider for Arsenal’s opener, delivering a dangerous cross from which Alexis Sanchez elicited a fine save from Heurelho Gomes before the Chilean turned in the rebound.
The Arsenal winger continued to shine after scoring and could have had another in the second half, when he drove a powerful effort against the crossbar with Watford’s defence static and seemingly afraid to dive in against a player making just his seventh top flight appearance.
Having just made his competitive bow for Nigeria during the international break it is fast turning into a perfect year for Iwobi, who admitted last month that he had expected to spend this season out on loan.
“Happy for the team, glad we won, it’s all for the team and I'm glad we've got the three points,” he told BBC Sport.“When you’re young you dream of this and this is like a dream come true, winning with this team.
“Winning the title would be amazing but we're taking each game as it comes, game by game, and we'll see where we end up come the end of the season.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "I am very happy because it was a good performance. We scored goals and didn't concede, and kept the game having a good flow even at 3-0 up.
"I am pleased with Alex Iwobi's talent but even more with his attitude and his willingness to learn and to contribute with his teamwork."
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores: "It is the first time we have conceded four goals and we are not happy with that. We looked light and soft, and that is not our style. We need to finish the season in the best way possible, because the players have worked very hard all season. I can't be angry with the team because I am the team, and I cannot be angry with myself."
MAN OF THE MATCH:ALEX IWOBI
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