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The Nigeria international has struggled for the past 18 months after breaking through into the first-team in fine style under Arsene Wenger. But the 22-year-old seems to be the player who has benefited most from the arrival of Emery, with his performances notably improving since the start of the campaign. And Iwobi - who came off the bench on Saturday to inspire Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Watford - admits that he is now feeling more confident than ever in north London.
“I’m more positive and more confident with the ball,” he said. “The boss has basically told me that if something doesn’t work, just keep going and don’t dwell on it. “He’s told me to stop being so critical and to just keep trying no matter what happens, no matter if things don’t go as I want them to. “That’s given me a lot more confidence to try a few more things, like beat a player, to shoot more. I’m always ready to get on the ball a bit more, so I guess it’s helped in that sense. “I’ve lost a bit of weight because of the intense training and I think it’s made me a bit sharper.” Iwobi scored on his first appearance for Arsenal this season, during the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea in August - but he has yet to find the net since. Last season he scored just three times and - despite his improved performances - he knows he has to start scoring more if he wants to make himself a regular starter in Unai Emery’s side.
“Obviously the main thing is that the team do well,” he said. “But if I can a few more goals that would be a bonus too. I’m working every day in training. “The main thing that the boss stresses with me is to get in the positions to score. I scored against Brentford but I was offside. I had another chance too, and I just need to convert them. “He’s happy with me getting into those positions and the next step is to convert the chances.” Speaking after Saturday’s win, Emery was quick to praise the impact Iwobi had made having replaced Aaron Ramsey in the second half. But the Spaniard also pointed out that he believes the attacker needs to start contributing more when it comes to scoring goals. "He [Iwobi] is working well every day," said Emery. "I am very happy with him because of his mentality. He can play right or left, maybe he can do more one on one. Also, I want him to stay nearer the box to score and find assists for his teammates. This is the way for him."
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