What a way to start the new year. For Alex Iwobi, it's going to be a memorable one as the Super Eagles forward started 2017 with a goal against Crystal Palace on Sunday, January 1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Iwobi is so excited as this was his second league goal in 15 appearances of the season. He told arsenal.com that he to be starting the new year on such manner - He also praises teammates - Giroud for his wonder goal.
"It was a great feeling. It was a bit unorthodox, but a goal’s a goal and I’m happy to start 2017 with a goal," a happy Iwobi said.
"It was a great way to start the new year, to show to the fans some commitment and some desire, and I feel like we showed that today. It was a great team performance."
Speaking on Giroud's wonder goal, he described it as a lucky goal but however praised the French striker for the goal non the less.
"That was great team play and for Oli to pull that out – I don’t think if he tried that again he could do that! It was a credit to him and it was a great ball from Alexis and a great team goal."
Going down memory lane, Iwobi picked his first UEFA Champions League start against Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the second leg round of 16 and his goals last season as his best moments of 2016.
"Playing against Barcelona and scoring Premier League goals – there were some special moments in 2016. But it’s all in the past now. I’m concentrating on the future and being the best that I can."
And speaking ahead of Arsenal's next league game away to Bournemouth, Iwobi said: "We’ll just have to focus on our next game, take it as it comes. Hopefully, we’ll see what happens at the end of the season.
"We should be [ready to go again in 48 hours]. We need to recover well and train again and prepare for Bournemouth."
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