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Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi is thrilled to have won the Man of the Match award in Everton’s first win of the season.
Iwobi was in brilliant form as he provided an assist to help Everton win their first game of the season against West Ham on Sunday.
The former Arsenal star supplied the assist for Neal Maupay’s clincher as the Toffees were looking to do one better and claim their first three points of the season after a great performance against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park two weeks ago.
The Nigerian Midfielder, sent a beautiful pass to Neal Maupay who wasted no time to shoot past West Ham goalie, Fabianski to put the Toffess a goal up.
The goal would eventually serve as the winner as Everton secured their first maximun points of the season.
Iwobi, registered 74 touches and an 83 percent pass accuracy in yet another good game in the middle of the park, has completed the ninety minutes in all seven of Everton’s Premier League matches this term, clocking two assists.
In the post match conferfence, Iwobi made good remarks about the game.
He said “We have been playing really well. The performances were good, it was just about getting the result and getting the win. It’s a great way to go into the international break.”
When asked about his key pass that played in Neal Maupay to get his first goal in an Everton shirt, Iwobi seemed thrilled.
“I’m glad you remember! Anything I can do to create chances for my teammates, and I trust them to hit the back of the net and Neal was able to do that.”