Wenger expects Iwobi to flourish after solid Cup display


Football - Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal - Capital One Cup Fourth Round - Hillsborough - 15/16 - 27/10/15 Arsenal's Alex Iwobi Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Arsene Wenger is confident Alex Iwobi can flourish at Arsenal after the 19-year-old repaid his manager's faith in him by impressing on his third start for the club in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round victory over Burnley.

The attacking midfielder, nephew of seven-time Nigerian footballer of the year Jay-Jay Okocha, rounded out a solid display by laying on key passes in the build up for both Arsenal goals against their Championship (second tier) opponents.

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