EPL: Alex Iwobi edges nearer to Kanu Nwankwo’s file in Fulham’s win vs Newcastle

Alex Iwobi and Kanu Nwankwo

Tremendous Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is edging nearer to breaking Kanu Nwankwo’s Premier League help file following his standout efficiency in Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng reviews.

Iwobi performed a pivotal function within the win, delivering an excellent help for brand new signing Emile Smith Rowe, marking his thirty first Premier League help.

The Nigerian worldwide is now simply two assists shy of surpassing the legendary Kanu, who was a key determine for Arsenal FC throughout his time in England, with a file of 33 assists.

Kanu made a mark within the Premier League with stints at Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, and Portsmouth. Over his profession, he contributed 33 assists and scored 54 objectives in additional than 270 appearances.

Kanu was additionally a central determine in Arsenal’s well-known “Invincibles” squad that went unbeaten all through the 2003-04 season, serving to the Gunners win two Premier League titles and two FA Cups.

Iwobi, who, like Kanu, started his Premier League journey with Arsenal, has developed into a flexible playmaker. After a stint at Everton, his latest transfer to Fulham has rejuvenated his type below supervisor Marco Silva.

To rejoice Fulham’s win over Newcastle, Iwobi indulged in a standard Nigerian meal of semo and egusi, sharing his post-match restoration on social media, a lot to the delight of followers.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars resembling William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vibrant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big impression in breaking switch information tales.

Grounded in video enhancing, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.

With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi School of Schooling and a Grasp’s Diploma in College Library and Media Know-how from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the discipline.

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