Iwobi gaining in confidence under Emery

The 22-year-old feels the Spaniard has managed to rid Arsenal of the fear of failure, allowing them to put together an incredible run over the last two months. 

The Nigerian international remarked on how he, and the team, have improved under the guidance of Emery: "The manager has imposed a new style and we are enjoying our time. We are enjoying each other and the chemistry is good – it’s not just the people who are starting but those on the bench, as well. It’s a team thing and we are all enjoying it."

“The manager has just given me the confidence to express myself and to believe in my ability, which I have been trying to show. In training, too, he is always letting me try new things – be positive, be direct and prove it in the games. It is working for me so I just have to keep it going.

“Do I feel like a better player than a year ago? I’d just say I am more confident. I feel that even if I make a mistake, I am able to go again. I think that is the difference between me last year and this year.”