Arsenal visited the Etihad in need of a win after Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the table to nine points on Saturday
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And following a scramble in the box, Iwobi’s goal bound effort was incredibly blocked on the line by Leighton Baines and cleared to safety
But the 20-year-old has slipped down the pecking order of late due to fierce competition for places, particularly given Theo Walcott’s outstanding form
This was before Mesut Ozil and Iwobi struck in the second period to make it 13 games unbeaten for the Gunners, who have moved above Chelsea on goal difference
The Nigeria international struck the fourth goal in a comprehensive 4-1 win for the Gunners after Lucas Perez had put the visitors in charge in Switzerland by hitting a hat-trick
Arsenal effectively wrapped up the match within two minutes of the second half getting underway
The competition was launched three years ago as an official alternative to the NextGen Series and is open to all 32 senior men’s sides that qualify for the group stages of the Champions League plus 32 domestic youth champions
Iwobi has attracted the interest of Barcelona, according to some recent reports
It is understood that Barcelona are interested in the 20-year-old, who came through the youth system at Arsenal, making 35 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners since last year
Iwobi – who only made his league debut for the club last season – was chosen ahead of the 23-year-old for the recent North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, and Wright believes that Oxlade-Chamberlain may find it tough to regain his place in the side
“They just shouted ‘Arsenal’. Even though they knew my name, they just shouted Arsenal when I was coming on to the pitch, it was actually funny
The dominant visitors had a strong penalty appeal turned down after Sanchez looked to have been brought down before Jermain Defoe equalised from the spot after keeper Petr Cech had fouled Duncan Watmore
Wenger has hailed the attacker’s passing skills, but feels he has work to do when it comes to becoming more clinical in front of goal
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Iwobi has three assists in five appearances for the North London based outfit in all competitions this season.
The Nigerian international has already has six senior caps for his country
Just as Iheanacho, Iwobi is also a regular in Arsenal’s first team squad
Iwobi has since developed into an important member of Arsene Wenger’s team, but he has made it clear things could very well have panned out differently
The Gunners’ last success in the English topflight came in the 2003-04 season when they went undefeated, and the youngster believes winning the diadem as well as the Champions League title would be amazing