Alex Iwobi has been rated highly following his sterling performance for Everton against Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Saturday, Completesports reports.
Everton pipped Manchester United 1-0 courtesy of Anthony Gordon’s 27th minute gaol to boost the Toffees’ chances of survival in the top flight.
Iwobi featured in the entire duration of the match, and Liverpoolecho.co.uk gave the Super Eagles’ winger a match rating of 8/10, praising his energy and work rate off the ball, as well as his skill, strength, pace, desire and attacking intent.
“His energy and work-rate off the ball particularly were a shining example that every other Everton player should be following for the rest of the campaign. This was arguably his best performance since arriving at the club – full of skill, strength, desire, pace and attacking intent,” Liverpoolecho.co.uk wrote of Iwobi’s performance in its Everton players’ ratings for the game against Manchester United.
Everton goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford; midfielders, Fabian Delph and Anthony Gordon were the other Everton’s standout performers who also got 8/10 rating each.
Iwobi has featured in 24 games in all competitions for Everton so far this season, scored three goals and recorded two assists.
The Toffees are currently 17th in the Premier League table on 28 points from 30 matches.
By Toju Sote
