Premier League: The Most Underrated Player From Each of The 'Big 6'

Dier is as safe as a house
Dier is as safe as a house

Alex Iwobi - Arsenal

Iwobi has excellent feet
Iwobi has excellent feet

There's a lot to smile about the Emirates at the moment. The footballing minds of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Alacazette are synchronizing and gelling like one. Mesut Ozil seems to be enjoying his football again. Granit Xhaka is no more reckless in midfield and Hector Bellerin looks like he's got quicker across the flank.

While the goal-scoring is carried out by the likes of Ozil, Lacazette, Ramsey and Aubameyang, Alex Iwobi's contribution to the attack is quite priceless. He may not be as direct and central as any other forward, but the Nigerian is exquisite with the ball on his feet.

He has started each of the previous two league games for the Gunners and put up a fine show down the left wing. His pace coupled with an explosive nature that aims at flip-flapping past opponents and darting down the higher third of the pitch makes him an asset to have at a tender age of 22.

He also improves the variety in the Arsenal squad. Mkhitaryan is an architect in Emery's midfield, but Iwobi can be a fine option to come on and produce something. He is also beneficial to the team if the manager chooses to play both Aubameyang and Lacazette.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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