Alex Iwobi Benched, Akpom Makes Cameo Appearance As Arsenal Win BAT

Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute in Saturday afternoon<span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s 3 - 1 victory over Everton in the final of </span></span><br /> the Barclays Asia Trophy. <br /><br />Chuba Akpom, who bagged a hat -trick against Singapore XI in the Gunners first pre - season friendly, replaced Frenchman Giroud, in the 76th minute.<br /><br />On 83 minutes, Akpom would have extended Arsenal<span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s two - goal lead when he capitalized on a defensive error but Everton goalkeeper Joel was off his line to smother the ball.<br /><br />A minute before the final whistle, the England youth international forced Joel to make a save after driving towards the box from the halfway line.<br /><br />Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Mesut Ozil netted for Arsenal while Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley scored what turned out to be a consolation for Everton 15 minutes from time.<br /><br />Photo Credit : Twitter.com<br /></span></span>
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