Since returning from a slight injury, Iwobi has caught the eye with his incisive play for Arsenal. This season, he has scored one goal and had three assists.

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It is an obvious step up for the forward who was not fancied by a lot of Arsenal fans last season.

But what has changed this season? We look at five reasons why Iwobi is playing well.

1. Confidence

This is among the prominent factor for the new Iwobi so far this season. Iwobi is playing with some confidence which has helped him raised his game.

The new confidence is the outcome of the trust he has had under Emery who assured him of his place in the team when he arrived at the club and the new contract he also signed.

2. Emery

You can’t talk about how much improvement Iwobi has made at Arsenal without talking about Unai Emery. The manager has come in and shown confidence in the young Nigerian player and everyone at the club is reaping the benefit.

The intensity under the new managerhas significantly increased which has had a good effect on the 22-year-old.

3. Good feeling at the club

The dark clouds that hung over the Emirates in the coda to Arsene Wenger’s reign are well and truly gone. There is a good feeling at the club now as the team continue to grow and improve under new boss Emery.

Iwobi is benefiting from the refreshing feel at the club and it has shown in his play.