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Aubameyang hails Iwobi's influence in Arsenal's win over Bournemouth

Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi
Despite scoring the winning goal against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Alex Iwobi some credit for his involvement in the build up.
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The Gunners picked up all three points as they dismissed high flying Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

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Aubameyang on Iwobi

Speaking in his post-match interview with Sky Sports, Aubameyang hailed Iwobi who played a part in the build-up to the goal.

Bournemouth's Callum Wilson tangles with Arsenal's Sokratis Papastathopoulos
Bournemouth's Callum Wilson tangles with Arsenal's Sokratis Papastathopoulos

He said, ''I think Alex gave the ball to Sead then I sprinted into the area, and he gave me a good pass.''

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He also stated that the Gunners came out more aggressive in the second half after conceding before the break.

He said, ''The goal before half-time was bad and not bad for us because in the second half we knew that we had to come back with intensity, be more aggressive and do better than the first half.''

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Iwobi who was listed in the starting line up by new Arsenal coach Unai Emery was replaced by Aaron Ramsey in the 82nd minute.

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He will hope to recreate his performances which earned him praise on when Arsenal take on Vorskla in a Europa League clash on Thursday, November 29.

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