Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed his appreciation of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for helping his development at the North London club.
Iwobi helped the Toffees defeat Arteta’s side 2-1 in Saturday’s outing at Goodison Park which stretched the visitors’ winless run to seven league matches.
Rob Holding turned the 24-year-old's cross into the back of his own net in the 22nd minute and Yerry Mina restored Everton's lead just before half-time, after Nicolas Pepe levelled from a spot-kick in the 35th minute.
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Despite the Gunners’ poor run of results in the Premier League this season, Iwobi – who left the Emirates Stadium for Everton in August 2019 – remains grateful to his former coaches at the club, and Arteta, who played an influential role in his career.