As Everton enters the closing stretch of their Premier League survival, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has made a strong statement, challenging his teammates to raise up their game for one final push.
On Saturday, Iwobi featured for Everton, helping them snag a late goal to draw at Wolves to improve their prospects of surviving the season.
The Nigerian international played all 90 minutes of the game as Everton defender, Yerry Mina, scored in the 99th minute to earn The Toffeemen a point.
Everton salvaged a key point in dramatic manner by holding Wolves to a 1-1 draw thanks to Yerry Mina’s 99th-minute equalizer.
The Toffees are now two points ahead of the bottom three after that outcome, which might be crucial in the fight to stay up.
Rivals Leicester City and Leeds United will find out their impending doom later today, and if either team loses, it would increase Everton’s chances of surviving.
– The 27-year-old Nigerian is aiming to remain in EPL this season
– Everton will face Bournemouth on Sunday in their last stride for survival
– Iwobi has contributed to 9 goals for Everton this season.
– The Toffees are sitting in fourth spot from bottom of the Premier League table
Hwang Hee-Chan gave Wolves the lead in the first half, but they were unable to win their fifth consecutive home league game.
It won’t be clear how Everton will fare going into their final game on Sunday until the weekend’s events are over.
To ensure their safety and a 70th straight top-flight season, they will most likely need to defeat Bournemouth at home.
Alex Iwobi has urged his colleagues to intensify the fight on his social media page, showing that he does not appear to be given up on the idea of continuing to play in the English top division.
1 Last Push! pic.twitter.com/O3lvmKyGuP
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) May 20, 2023
The Nigerian has played 37 times for Everton this season, contributing two goals and seven assists.
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