"We need somebody who can press like that" - Ian Wright says player Unai Emery sold would be perfect for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News

We need somebody who can press like that - Ian Wright says player Unai Emery sold would be perfect for Mikel Arteta s Arsenal

By Snehanjan Banerjee Modified 07 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Ian Wright says player Unai Emery sold would be perfect for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal Arsenal legend Ian Wright has heaped praise on Everton forward Alex Iwobi, who has looked reborn this season as a central midfielder. The Nigeria international has caught the eye in a new role assigned to him by manager Frank Lampard despite the Toffees' below-par start to the season. He has played seven matches in all competitions so far this season, providing two assists. Iwobi came through the youth ranks of the Gunners and eventually forced himself into the first team. However, he was sold to Everton in 2019 for £35 million by former manager Unai Emery. Wright has claimed that Arsenal fans were wrong to ridicule him when he was at the club and that the Gunners could have benefitted had they kept him. The Gunners hero has also praised Lampard for showing his trust in the Nigerian international and bringing the most out of him. He said on his podcast Wrighty’s House, as quoted by The Boot Room: “I’m so pleased with the way it’s going for him. I remember Arsenal fans, it’s the same thing they did with Oxlade-Chamberlain, they ridiculed him. I remember watching him play in midfield early days for Arsenal at West Ham, and you’re seeing something." He added: “His ball progression and work rate, what Frank has now recognised him and put him there, listen to the Everton fans when he’s doing his work, they are adoring him now. I’m loving the way it’s working out for Iwobi." Sunday Oliseh@SundayOOlisehAlex Iwobi's Performance today especially, & in recent months,has me excited & makes me so proud as a compatriot. Vision,physical, clairvoyance,pace, aggressive & above all,he has found total belief in his capabilities.This is great for 'Naija' & Everton. Bravo Lampard and Alex!!10974986Alex Iwobi's Performance today especially, & in recent months,has me excited & makes me so proud as a compatriot. Vision,physical, clairvoyance,pace, aggressive & above all,he has found total belief in his capabilities.This is great for 'Naija' & Everton. Bravo Lampard and Alex!! https://t.co/bcziCugjip Wright claimed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would have loved to have Iwobi in his ranks thanks to his overall package. He said: “I’m just talking about somebody who’s making a massive difference to what Everton need – the work rate, his ball progression, his passing, everything. He’s the pass before the assist, people don’t realise it. Everton fans are now starting to realise that if they get the right players in and around him, he’s going to be a force for them." He concluded: “You look at his work rate, it’s unbelievable. It’s the kind of intensity that Mikel wants now and needs now, we need that, we need somebody who can press like that.” Iwobi played 149 senior matches for the Gunners, contributing 15 goals and providing 27 assists.

Arsenal will be keen to recover from their defeat at the hands of Manchester United

Arsenal's 100% start to the season came to a halt on Sunday, September 4, as Manchester United defeated them 3-1 at Old Trafford. Despite enjoying plenty of possession (60%) and dominating the game, Mikel Arteta's side were bettered by the Red Devils. Duffy @Duffyyyy_EFCAlex Iwobi has had one of the biggest turn arounds in football history.3765136Alex Iwobi has had one of the biggest turn arounds in football history. https://t.co/tBNyCuejsb The Gunners will now travel to Switzerland to face FC Zurich on Thursday (September 8) in their Europa League group stage opener. They are still leading the Premier League table after six games and are a point above Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Arteta will be urging his side to make a strong comeback to winning ways against Everton at the Emirates this weekend. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Aditya Singh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी