Robert Pires reveals what he told Arsenal star after victory against Watford

The player has been impressive so far this season

Alex Iwobi has been with Arsenal since he was 9 years old and made his senior debut in the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in League Cup in 2015. He want on to make 24 appearances in all competition that season.

The Nigeria International continued his development under former manager Arsene Wenger and became an integral part of the Gunners. He featured prominently last season, scoring 3 goals across 40 appearances in all competitions.

He signed a new 5 year deal back in October 2016 but talks over a new deal began last December as the Premier League giants were impressed with his performances. He signed a new long term contract with the club, extending his current deal until the summer of 2022.

The winger has become a pivotal part of new coach Unai Emery’s plan and has played 328 minutes in six games so far, scored a goal and provided 2 assists.

He was introduced in the 63rd minute against a resilient Watford in Saturday’s English Premier League tie provided the assist for Craig Cathcart’s own goal and was involved in the second goal scored by Mesut Ozil.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has revealed he told Iwobi that he made the difference for the club’s victory over Hornets.

‘I know just one thing, I told him after the game he made the difference,’ Pires told Standard Sport as quoted by Metro. ‘He’s a great player, very fast.

He finds good solutions on the field with his vision. He has good mentality and spirit. Of course, he’s young but he’s learning very quickly.

‘Arsenal with Alex Iwobi and Alex Iwobi with Arsenal have a good future.’

The London Outfit have enjoyed a fine run under the Spaniard but, winning the last 7 fixtures in a row across all competitions.

They will continue their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening with a trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag and return to the Premier League and make the short trip across London to Fulham on Sunday.