Alex Iwobi delivered yet another man of the match performance for Fulham in their 3-2 defeat to West Ham, scoring his 7th goal of the season and adding a brace to highlight his best campaign yet.
Despite his brilliance, Fulham’s unbeaten run came to a dramatic halt as West Ham capitalised on defensive mistakes, leaving Iwobi’s efforts in vain, Footballrover reports.
But how did this thriller unfold?
Alex Iwobi’s brace and 7th goal: A career-best performance
The 28-year-old’s double came from two pinpoint crosses that evaded the Fulham attack.
Not only did he score twice, but Iwobi also created the most chances (5) in the game, showing why he remains a key playmaker.
With his 7th goal of the season, Alex Iwobi now boasts over 10 goal contributions (six goals and three assists) for the first time in his career—an impressive feat halfway through the season.
His strikes came just when Fulham appeared to fight back.
The first goal, a cross that caught everyone by surprise, sparked brief hope for a comeback, but it was West Ham’s defensive resolve and Fulham’s errors that ultimately sealed their fate.
Fulham’s defensive missteps lead to heartbreak
Despite Iwobi’s effort, Fulham’s defensive lapses proved costly. West Ham capitalised on these mistakes, especially after a glaring error allowed Lucas Paquetá to score into an empty net.
Even with Iwobi’s brace and continuous effort to create chances, Fulham fell short.
Their hopes of extending their nine-match unbeaten streak were dashed as West Ham clinched a 3-2 win, sending Fulham’s European aspirations into jeopardy.
In the end, it was a heartbreaking defeat for Iwobi and Fulham.
While the Super Eagles star’s performance was exceptional, it was not enough to prevent West Ham from taking all three points.
But somehow, the Nigerian midfielder has now overtaken Nwankwo Kanu to become the Nigerian with 2nd most Premier League appearances.
All-time Premier League appearances
1. Shola Ameobi – 293
2. Alex Iwobi – 274
3. Nwankwo Kanu – 273
4. Alyegbeni Yakubu – 252
5. John Obi Mikel – 249
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