Alex Iwobi Starts On Bench Against Bournemouth

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has included Alex Iwobi in his 18-man squad for his side’s Premier League clash against AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon.

The 19-year-old was not considered for selection in the Gunners last two Premier League fixtures against Chelsea (January24) and Southampton (February 2).

Iwobi last featured for the Londoners in their 2-1 victory over Burnley in the FA Cup on January 30, lasting 71 minutes on the pitch before he was substituted.

The Super Eagles young star has racked up 264 minutes of game time in total for the first team of Arsenal this season.

He has played 13 times for the youth teams in the UEFA Youth League and the U21 Premier League, scoring 4 goals(2 assists).