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Alex Iwobi battles Cech, Lacazette & Torreira for Arsenal Player of the Month award

Alex Iwobi has been nominated for Arsenal Player of the Month award for September.

The 22-year-old - who started the month 20 days late after illness saw him missed games against Cardiff and Newcastle United - returned in their Europa League clash against Vorskla and impressed, laying the curtain raiser to Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang in the 4-2 victory.

The Nigeria international then played for 27 minutes in the Gunners’ victory over Everton in the Premier League before coming off the bench to steer them to a 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday.

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Goalkeeper Petr Cech, summer recruit Lucas Torreira, Alexandre Lacazette are the other players in running for the monthly individual prize.

Iwobi, who looks a completely different player under new manager Unai Emery, is set to feature on Thursday evening as Arsenal take on Qarabag in the Europa League.

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