Iwobi on target as Arsenal score five in Wenger’s Emirates farewell

Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was on target as Arsenal put up an impressive display to thrash Burnley 5-0 in Arsene Wenger’s final home game as manager of the club on Sunday.

Wenger, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season, was cheered before, during and after a splendid farewell victory at the Emirates.

Iwobi scored the fourth goal on 64 minutes before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang completed the rout 15 minutes to time. The Gabones had opened the scoring on 14 minutes before Alexandre Lacazette scored just before halftime and Sead Kolasinac on 54th minutes.

Burnley, who had their Europa League qualification confirmed on Saturday, will despite the heavy lost finish an impressive campaign in seventh place.

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After the game, Wenger made an address to the crowd: “Thank you for having me for such a long time but above all, I’m like you – I’m an Arsenal fan.

“I would like to thank everyone at the club who makes this club so special.

“This group of players has special quality, not only on the pitch, but off it too. Support them next season, because they deserve it.

“I will miss you. Thank you for being such an important part of my life. I hope to see you soon,” the Frenchman stated.

Wenger was at the club for nearly 22 years and won 17 trophies, including 3 Premier League titles and 7 FA Cups.

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