Alex Iwobi had a perfect first half against Nottingham Forest bar the absence of a goal
As Everton chased their first win of the season, Super Eagles star Iwobi had a perfect first half against The Reds as he operated from deep again.
Iwobi has thrived in the number 6 position this season and was good against Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park.
Alex Iwobi won 100% of his duels and completed 100% of his take-ons in the first half vs. Nottingham Forest:
4/4 duels won
2/2 take-ons completedHe also won possession more times than any other player (11). ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/2knYvvyzgZ
— Squawka (@Squawka) August 20, 2022
The former Arsenal midfielder won 100% of his duels in the first half and also completed all his attempted dribbles.
Iwobi also won possession more than any other player on the pitch, according to statistics by Squawka.
Like Iwobi, Like Eze
In another Premier League game, Eberechi Eze completed more take-ons for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa.
He completed more take-ons than any player in the first half and he also won more duels than anyone on the pitch in the opening half of their week 3 Premier League game.
https://twitter.com/squawka/status/1561004497777950720?s=21&t=L5zM9rg9FA-0ilmhBKhnpg
Eze has started the season a personal note and has become one of the most important members of the Crystal Palace squad so far playing pivotal roles in their opening games against Arsenal and Liverpool.