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Iwobi bags assists, Ndidi, Iheanacho in action as Arsenal, Leicester win; Balogun’s Brighton lose
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was brought in as a 63rd-minute substitute for Arsenal who beat Watford 2-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Iwobi was involved in the first and second goals for the Gunners as they grabbed their 5th win of the Premier League season, having lost twice.
Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were also in action for Leicester City as they earned an away 2-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Goals from Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire gave Leicester a comfortable win over the hosts who are yet to earn a win this season.
But Leon Balogun was on the bench as his club Brighton fell 2-0 to champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Goals from Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero secured the win for the Pep Guardiola side who are now atop the premier league table pending the result of Chelsea vs Liverpool later on Saturday.
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