Opinions concerning Alex Iwobi’s ability are about as tempestuous as they come in the Premier League. The arrival of Unai Emery instigated a tangible improvement in the Nigeria international during the early stages of the season.  Statistical improvements helped to illuminate and verify that particular argument, but the statistics couldn’t reveal his ability to link the play. He was often the man behind the assist, a contribution which, of course, is not a common method of quantifying attacking prowess. But the opinion that was peddled with such enthusiasm has now gone full circle: Iwobi’s form was a temporary aberration and, excluding Saturday's goal against Huddersfield, the...
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