Alex Iwobi Outshines Adarabioyo, Ola Aina, Lookman In Everton Win Over Fulham

  Alex Iwobi Outshines Adarabioyo, Ola Aina, Lookman In Everton Win Over Fulham By Niyi Busari Everton forward, Alex Iwobi had his best performance in Everton shirt today as he played as right-wing-back for the first time in his professional career and helped his team picked the needed victory at Craven Cottage, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Coming from international break, Iwobi who scored two goals for Nigeria in Super Eagles 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in the 2021 African Nations Cup qualifier, staged a wonderful performance despite being played out of position in Everton's English Premier League match-day 9 tie at Craven Cottage. In a game that involved four Nigeria descents, three got Fulham manager's nod to start while the former Arsenal star faced other three compatriots in a 2-3 thriller. Having lost 0-1 to London rivals, West Ham in their last EPL game, Ola Aina, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Ademola Lookman were determined to win the next home game but were overpowered by Everton who were hungry for victory after three consecutive losses. Calvert- Lewin raised the curtain in the first minute as Bobby Reid leveled the scoreline 15 minute later off Tom Cairney assist. Everton striker, Calvert-Lewin who had a great performance completed his brace in the 29th minute. The first half ended 3-1 as Abdoulaye Doucoure headed in the third goal from the close range for Everton 10 minutes before half time. Ademola Lookman who was on loan at RB Leipzig last season provided assist for former Chelsea player, Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the 70th minute to reduce that tally in the five-goal thriller. Two minutes earlier, Everton defender, Ben Godfrey had brought down Loftus-Cheek in the 18 yard box and the referee wasted no time pointing to the penalty spot. An opportunity for the hosts to reduce the tally was blown away as Ivan Cavaleiro stepped forward, took the penalty, but went wide. The win helped Everton returned back to winning ways and are placed 6th with 16 points from 9 games. A point better than Aston Villa who are in 7th position. Alex Iwobi had 88% pass accuracy, fifteen final third passes, nine ball recoveries, six attempted take-ons, five successful take-ons , two interceptions, two tackles won, two clearances, one foul won.