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Arsenal fans react to Alex Iwobi display against Newcastle

Alex Iwobi of Arsenal passes the ball past Florian Lejeune of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle Uni...
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Alex Iwobi was in action for Arsenal against Newcastle United on Monday.

Alex Iwobi applauds the Arsenal fans after his substitution during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United...

Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Alex Iwobi against Newcastle United on Monday evening.

Iwobi was in action for Arsenal in their Premier League game against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium in North London.

The 22-year-old, who can operate as a winger or as a forward, started the match and played for 61 minutes, as the Gunners won 2-0.

The win means that Arsenal are now third in the Premier League table, two points clear of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

The Nigeria international made good runs and played some very good passes, and generally looked lively.

According to WhoScored, against Newcastle on Monday evening, the youngster had a pass accuracy of 85.7%, and put in one cross.

So far this season, Iwobi has made 18 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Gunners, scoring three goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Some Arsenal fans were not impressed with the display produced by Iwobi and have criticised the Nigeria international on Twitter.

Below are some of the best comments:

Alex Iwobi of Arsenal and Florian Lejeune of Newcastle during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2019 in London, United...

Alex Iwobi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.