Arsenal Rising Star Alex Iwobi Handed First Premier League Start Against Everton
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi has been handed his first-ever start in the Premier League on the back of his impressive display against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.<br /><br />The 19-year-old starts in attacking midfield along with Germany creator Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, starting from 1345 hours.<br /><br />Prior to today’s contest with the Toffees, Iwobi had recorded five appearances in the top-flight; coming off the bench in matches against Swansea City, Southampton,Bournemouth, Stoke City and Manchester United.<br /><br />As for Everton, England midfielder of Nigerian descent, Ross Barkley, has been included in the starting XI for the umpteenth time this season.<br /><br /><b>Arsenal Starting XI </b>: Ospina, Bellerin, Koscielny, Gabriel, Monreal, Coquelin, Elneny, <b>Iwobi</b>, Ozil, Alexis, Welbeck<br /><br /><b>Everton Starting XI</b> : Joel, Baines, Funes Mori, Jagielka (c), Coleman, McCarthy, Bešić, Cleverley, Lennon, <b>Barkley</b>, Lukaku<br /><br /><b>Igho Kingsley</b> <br />
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