Why do Arsenal persist with Alex Iwobi? It is a question many Arsenal fans have asked in cruder, more invective laced terms throughout this season. The young Nigerian has borne the brunt of supporter frustration with some inconsistent performances over the last 12 months or so. His development stands at a bit of a crossroads, so why does Arsene keep putting him in the line of fire? The Gunners have been a tactical hotch potch over the last 3 years or so. New players with more experience than Iwobi have struggled to find consistency in a team lacking a clear identity. Xhaka, Mustafi, Lacazette and Kolasinac have all veered between excellence and incompetence. Iwobi is a little wetter behind...
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