When Everton travels to Tyneside to play Newcastle United in a crucial match at St. James’s Park on Wednesday (today), Alex Iwobi will aim to match his Premier League goals total from last season, according to ANAEDOONLINE.NG
The Nigerian midfielder had two goals last year and one this year in the Toffees’ 2-1 home loss to
two weeks ago, Manchester United.
The Toffees have only triumphed against Newcastle twice in the previous eight meetings, but they were able to earn all three points from their most recent encounter, a narrow 1-0 victory at home in March thanks to a dramatic 99th-minute goal from Iwobi.
Can Iwobi Carry Over His Everton Form For Eagles?
Speaking ahead of the fixture, Iwobi admits he needs to score more goals to help his team win games.
“I believe I’ve done okay so far, but I wish I could get more goals,” Iwobi told BT Sports.
“Goals win games and I’ve had a few chances, but overall I’m pleased with my performances.
“I score those in training, and I get asked why I don’t do it often during games, but I don’t know. It comes out when it does.”
His previous five league goals for the Toffees in all have been game openers.
Both teams seek to return to winning ways, with the Magpies currently placed sixth in the table, while the Toffees, after losing their last two games, are eight places and five points further back in 14th.
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