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Iwobi and Bassey finish 2023 on a excessive as Fulham upset Arsenal

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Iwobi has been an everyday for Fulham since he joined, and he was key of their win over Arsenal at Craven Cottage 

Tremendous Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey starred for Fulham of their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Craven Cottage, Soccernet.ng studies.

Nigerian stars Bassey and Iwobi have been on the beginning lineup for Fulham once they welcomed Premier League title contenders Arsenal to Craven Cottage of their last recreation of 2023.

It was additionally Bassey and Iwobi’s last recreation earlier than departing for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sadly, the Cottagers had a foul begin to the sport, with Arsenal scoring the opener courtesy of Bukayo Saka within the fifth minute.

Nevertheless, Raul Jiminez scored the equalizer for Fulham within the twenty ninth minute. Iwobi was nice within the first half, chasing down each ball as Arsenal had the majority of the possession within the first half.

Each side ended degree on the break, however the Gunners have been nonetheless favorites to win the sport. Nevertheless, Fulham pulled the chestnut out of the fireplace quarter-hour into the sport.

Regardless of Arsenal’s fixed probing, Fulham held their very own and gained the sport 2-1. Iwobi received 72 minutes of motion, registering 42 touches, two key passes, two pictures, and one interception.

Bassey was excellent, registering 5 clearances, two interceptions, three tackles, and 76 touches.

Sunday Oliseh praises Iwobi and Bassey after spectacular work in opposition to Arsenal

Tremendous Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh was fairly impressed with Bassey and Iwobi, and he took to X to praise them.

Extraordinarily impressed by the maturity and self-discipline put up Versus Arsenal by Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi as they performed decisive roles in Fulham’s victory – over a seemingly mentally drained Arsenal. Encouraging for the AFCON. Una do effectively!

Subsequent up for Bassey and Iwobi is nationwide group duties. They made the 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, and they are going to be trying to resume camp on January 1.

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