Iwobi Scores again,as Arsenal Pound Watford

Alex Iwobi and Sanchez celebrates 

Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi scored his second goal in his second start and had an assist as Arsenal defeated Watford 4-0 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday.

The Gunners cruised to a 4-0 victory at Emirates Stadium to move eight points behind leaders Leicester and three from second-placed Tottenham.

First-half goals from Alexis Sanchez and Alex Iwobi put Arsenal in control before the break.

Hector Bellerin added a third early in the second half and Theo Walcott came off the bench to seal an empathic win in the 90th minute.

Arsenal may only have slim hopes of winning the title but this result gives Leicester and Spurs something to think about ahead of their games this weekend.

This was a breeze for Arsenal, who had an easy afternoon from the moment Sanchez put them ahead after four minutes. Alex Iwobi found Sanchez and, after his initial header was saved by Heurelho Gomes, the Chilean made it 1-0.

Sanchez slotted in the second

It was one-way traffic after that. Iwobi had a curling shot saved by Gomes. Danny Welbeck saw an effort deflect just side. Gomes saved again from a Sanchez free-kick.
Arsenal doubled their lead on 38 minutes when Iwobi met a Sanchez pull-back inside the area and side-footed past Gomes.

Watford were being taken apart and Arsenal continued their onslaught in the second. 

Hector Bellerin made it 3-0 after 48 minutes when his shot deflected past Gomes and into the net.

Things almost got worse for Watford when Iwobi hit the bar moments later but Arsenal took their foot off the gas before Walcott swept home a fourth at the end.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Alex Iwobi: The 19-year-old now has two goals in two games and he was excellent again here, diligent in his defensive work and posing a constant threat to the Watford defence. He almost scored again when he hit the crossbar in the second half before coming off with 17 minutes to play. Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere all face a fight to regain their place.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Iwobi's second goal was vintage Arsenal, coming after a superb pass from Coquelin inside to Sanchez, who then cut back for the teenager to slot home. The home supporters' standing ovation in the seventh minute for David Rocastle, who wore number seven for the Gunners and died 15 years ago last week, was also a classy touch.

VIEW FROM THE BENCH

Wenger's selection of Welbeck and Iwobi was more than justified as both were superb in attack while the Frenchman will have been delighted to see Sanchez get on the score sheet for only the second time since January. Quique Sanchez Flores' plan to contain the Gunners failed miserably. He started Capoue on the left but had to haul the midfielder off after just 41 minutes while Deeney and Ighalo, who was substituted at half-time, barely had sniff. Watford are probably already safe but their form is a growing concern.