December 7th 2024.
Mikel Arteta and Alex Iwobi both have a shared history at Arsenal, with Arteta being a senior player while Iwobi was still making his way up the ranks. Arteta, now the manager of Arsenal, is pleased to see his former teammate finally showcasing his true potential.
Iwobi, a Nigerian international, is one of several former Arsenal players who have found their footing at Fulham under the guidance of Marco Silva. Although he made a breakthrough at Arsenal during Arteta's final season as a player, Iwobi was ultimately sold by the successor of Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, in 2019. After spending four years at Everton, Iwobi joined Fulham 18 months ago and has since been transformed by Silva.
In fact, Iwobi has played a crucial role in Fulham's impressive start to the season, scoring four goals in his last six appearances, including a brace in their recent win against Brighton. As Fulham prepares to face Arsenal on Sunday, Arteta is well aware of the threat that Iwobi poses and is not surprised by his former teammate's recent form. He has always believed in Iwobi's talent and is happy to see him thriving at Fulham.
On the other hand, Arsenal has a history of struggling against Fulham, dropping five points against them last season which ultimately cost them the title. Arteta knows that anything less than a top-notch performance from his team will result in another defeat at the hands of Fulham. He has previously praised their coach and their style of play, making it clear that it will be a tough challenge for his team. Ultimately, Arteta is hoping for a better outcome this time around and is determined to see his team put on a strong display against Fulham.
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