EPL: NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO HAILS ALEX IWOBI AS AN EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

March 4, 2026

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By: Fasasi Hammad

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo has praised Fulham F.C. midfielder Alex Iwobi ahead of their Premier League London derby.

Speaking in the build-up to the clash, Nuno highlighted Iwobi’s impressive display against Tottenham Hotspur F.C., particularly the quality of his goal. The Nigerian netted in back-to-back league games for the first time this season, playing a key role in Fulham’s victory.

After Harry Wilson handed Fulham the lead, Iwobi doubled the advantage in the 37th minute, calmly curling a powerful effort from outside the box into the net to secure all three points for Marco Silva’s side.

Nuno acknowledged Fulham’s consistency over the years, describing them as a difficult team to face.

“It’s part of our job to watch every game, and I thought Fulham were very good,” he told the club’s official website. “They are a very good team and have shown it year after year. Marco Silva is doing an excellent job.

“He has been there for a long time, and you can see from the way they operate and stick together that they are a strong side.”

The Portuguese tactician also singled out Iwobi for special praise, citing his strike against Tottenham as evidence of his quality.

“Alex Iwobi, the goal he scored [against Tottenham]… they have so many talented players,” he added.