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Unai Emery wants Alex Iwobi to continue influencing Arsenal matches

Arsenal coach Unai Emery wants Alex Iwobi to stay nearer to the box so as to continue scoring and laying assists.

The Nigeria international was introduced in the 63rd minute as the Gunners sought a breakthrough against a resilient Watford in Saturday's English Premier League tie.

Iwobi's introduction worked a treat as he provided the assist for Craig Cathcart's own goal and involving in the second goal scored by Mesut Ozil.

“He works hard every day,” Emery told Standard Sport.

“Three weeks ago he was out of the team for two weeks with an injury.