Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has been handed a new nickname by teammate Shkodran Mustafi after his brilliant display for the Unai Emery-tutored side on Monday night.
The encounter at the Emirates saw that Nigerian international help the Gunners claim their 10th consecutive win after coming from behind to thrash Leicester City 3-1.
And after Iwobi's top-of-the-table display performance against the Foxes, the German defence ace took to the social media to post a video teasing Iwobi.
"Ladies and gentleman," Mustafi said as he commenced the filming Iwobi. " Here is the Nigerian Messi!"
The German star Mustafi ended the video clip by laughing without control at the Nigerian as Iwobi sat and smiled in an unpleasant way.
Interestingly, the Eagles ace claimed the man of the match award after Arsenal's win over Leicester on Monday night.
And following his decent show during the game, the Nigerian international applauded Gunners boss Emery for giving him the opportunity to play.
"The manager has imposed a new style and we are enjoying our time," Iwobi noted, even as he was quick to add.
"We are enjoying each other and the chemistry is good - it's not just the people who are starting but those on the bench, as well. It's a team thing and we are all enjoying it.
"The manager has just given me the confidence to express myself and to believe in my ability, which I have been trying to show.
"In training, too, he is always letting me try new things - be positive, be direct and prove it in the games. It is working for me so I just have to keep it going.
"Do I feel like a better player than a year ago? I'd just say I am more confident.
"I feel that even if I make a mistake, I am able to go again. I think that is the difference between me last year and this year," Iwobi submitted.
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