The Spaniard was an absolute joy to watch on his day, and while Iwobi didn’t get to play too many games alongside him for Arsenal, due to injuries and poor timing, he clearly made a big impression on the Nigeria international.
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Cazorla, 35, played his final game for Villarreal on Sunday as they ended their league campaign with a 4-0 win over Eibar to finish fifth in the standings and secure Europa League qualification.
Arsenal are being linked with Villarreal attacker Samuel Chukwueze after Gunners cult hero and Yellow Submarine ace Santi Cazorla confirmed that the Emirates Stadium side have been in touch regarding the 20-year-old.
The 33-year-old has not played since October 2016 and underwent several operations, one resulting in a loss of eight centimetres from the tendon in his right ankle. He also nearly lost his foot after contracting gangrene.
Cazorla joined the Gunners in 2012 and became a key part of the side that lifted back to back FA Cups in 2013-14 and 2014-15
The 32-year-old was targeting a comeback this term following ankle surgery in December, but may now have to wait until pre-season to resume training, according to reports
The 31-year-old Spain international has not played since mid-October after injuring an Achilles in Arsenal’s 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets
Arsene Wenger’s side produced waves of attack in an attempt to find the winner on home turf, but they looked destined for their second draw in four matches until they were handed a lifeline from the spot kick in the 90th minute
Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last seven Premier League away games and continue their 100 per cent record against Watford in the Premier League to move onto four points from their three outings this season
The home side threatened to open the scoring just a couple of minutes into the tie when Santi Cazorla was left with just Simon Mignolet to beat, but his low strike was punched clear by the Belgian
The visitors took the lead after just eight minutes when Pape Souare brought down Danny Welbeck inside the box, leaving a calm and collected Santi Cazorla to roll home adroitly from the spot
Fulham’s Dutch goalkeeper produced save after save as the Gunners poured forward and he denied Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla in the opening period
Cazorla had an outstanding first season at the Emirates Stadium, scoring a dozen goals and providing 11 assists in Premier League action alone, and the former Malaga man is keen to pledge his commitment to the Gunners cause