I want to beat them there — Iwobi looking forward to facing former club

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is looking forward to facing and beating his former club, Everton, at their new stadium, the Hill Dickinson Stadium, during their next Premier League clash this weekend. 

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Speaking ahead of the match, the Arsenal Academy graduate reminisced on his time in Goodison Park, Everton’s former stadium. The Toffees moved to a new ground this season, which Iwobi has never played in, and he looks forward to picking up a win. 

“In life, sometimes you have to move on,” Iwobi said, per Everton News. “I have some good memories of Goodison Park, but now I am looking to create new memories playing against them, and hopefully we can get a win.

“It always feels special to face a former team, but I will look to treat it like any other team. I try to treat all opponents the same way.”

Iwobi joined Everton on 8 August 2019 from Arsenal in a deal worth £28 million, signing a five-year contract. He spent four full seasons at Goodison Park, making 140 appearances in all competitions.

He left for Fulham in September 2023 in a deal worth up to £22 million. Still, Iwobi retains a respectful relationship with Everton supporters. Since his move, he has faced his former club twice, a goalless draw at Craven Cottage in January 2024, and a 1–1 draw at Goodison Park in October 2024, where he scored against Everton but chose not to celebrate out of respect.