Alex Iwobi: Super Eagles Midfielder Sets New Personal Premier League Goal Record

• Alex Iwobi has continued with his fine form since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• The Nigerian international was on the scoresheet in Fulham's 2-1 loss to Wolves on Saturday
• The 27-year-old impressive midfielder has now set a personal English Premier League record

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was on the scoresheet as Fulham lost 2-1 away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

It was a fight-to-finish at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but it was the hosts that claimed all three points.

Iwobi reduced the deficit for his side deep into stoppage time with a clever finish in what could be described as the last kick of the game.

Rayan Ait-Nouri had opened the scoring in the 52nd minute to put Wolves ahead, and then Nelson Semedo doubled the lead for the home team with a deflected shot off Tom Cairney.

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Fulham continued the threat and they were rewarded in the closing seconds when Iwobi found the back of the net.

The goal took his tally to five, making it the highest season total so far in his career.

His previous best in the Premier League was during the 2018/19 season when he netted three goals in 35 league appearances.

The former Arsenal midfielder has now scored six goals and provided nine assists across 51 appearances in all competitions.

Since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the 27-year-old has been in fine form, scoring twice in four games, including a crucial winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Iwobi wins Goal of the Month Award

Sports Brief earlier reported that Iwobi won the PL Goal of the Month Award ahead of his Nigerian teammate, Calvin Bassey, as well as Rodrigo Muniz, Callum Osmand, Lemar Gordon, and Georgia Heasman.

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His goal received 57.2% of the fan vote, eclipsing Muniz's lob at Burnley, which secured second place with only 13% of the votes.

Since joining the Cottagers on deadline day, the former Arsenal midfielder has contributed to five goals in 22 games across all competitions