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# Everton: Ian Wright lauds Alex Iwobi display

***Match of the Day* pundit Ian Wright has hailed the performance of Everton winger Alex Iwobi during the important victory over Manchester United.**

### The lowdown: Repaying the faith

Despite recent struggles, encapsulated by an [error leading to a goal](https://www.sofascore.com/player/alex-iwobi/352770) against West Ham recently, Toffees boss Frank Lampard opted to retain the 25-year-old in the starting lineup for the crunch clash at Goodison Park.

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That faith was repaid as the ex-Arsenal man played his part in a 1-0 win to move the Blues [four points clear](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) of the Premier League relegation zone.

Iwobi made one key pass, two interceptions and ended with an overall passing accuracy of 21/31 (68%) as Lampard’s charges battled their way through ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/everton-manchester-united/KsY)).

### The latest: Wright impressed

Although the statistics were underwhelming, Iwobi’s work rate impressed Wright.

Speaking on Saturday night’s BBC broadcast of *[Match of the Day](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t9y1),* the ex-Arsenal star was full of praise for the man signed for £40million ([Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everton-confirm-iwobi-signing-from-arsenal-in-40m-deal/1bdoqvpo9b4bx10y7t5dgjlvee)).

“Alex Iwobi. He was magnificent, and he’s somebody that no matter how he’s playing – even when he played against West Ham and made a mistake – he does not stop trying to get on the ball, to be progressive.

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“It was his work rate today. This is the kind of performance you want to see from somebody at home. The Everton fans want to see \[it\] because if they’re going to get themselves out of this predicament, it’s this kind of work rate.”

### The verdict: More like it

Whilst a mixture of individual errors and ill-discipline repeatedly cost Everton in recent weeks, there has also been a distinct lack of willingness to compete when the going gets tough – as underpinned in the [4-0 drubbing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60698109) at the hands of Crystal Palace.

Iwobi’s energy was indicative of an all-around improved display from the Toffees against a [star-studded](https://www.skysports.com/football/everton-vs-manchester-united/teams/446601) Manchester United side who themselves harbour ambitions of finishing inside the top four.

With just [three goals and two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-iwobi/leistungsdaten/spieler/242631) so far this season, the [50-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alex-iwobi/leistungsdaten/spieler/242631) Nigeria star will no doubt be also hoping to influence matters in a more attacking sense during the run-in.

***In other news, journalist drops claim involving Everton manager Frank Lampard. Find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/lampard-manager-news-premier-league-2/)!***