In England, you judge success on silverware - that's the end of it. For Arsenal, it's been another barren season, where trophies have evaded Arsene Wenger and his team entirely. For some supporters, it's become extremely tiring.

However, if there has been one silver lining for the Gunners, it has been the emergence of Nigerian star Alex Iwobi, who has risen to prominence in the side over the last few weeks.

In his proper breakthrough campaign, Iwobi has impressed when given the chance, scoring vital goals in his first two Premier League starts in wins against Everton and Watford, whilst he also bagged a goal at the Nou Camp as his side fell 3-1 to Barcelona.

While Arsenal's overall season and form has been a worry, the performances of Iwobi have been a high point. Ultimately, the campaign has been another failure and with more fans calling for Wenger's head from the stands every week, it's an important time for Iwobi to be finding form.

The youngster is a player that completely encapsulates the way Arsenal bring through their academy products. The 19-year-old has been with the Gunners since he was a mere seven years old and in the respect, he is Arsenal through and through.

Despite their recent failures to win serious silverware and Premier League titles, Arsenal still boast one of the best academy set-ups in the country. Having played at every level in the Arsenal development sides, he will know how much it means to the supporters, his coaches and probably his own family, too. As young as he is and as little experience he has got, he is actually carrying a lot on his shoulders at the moment - the fans already expect so much from him to compensate for other areas on the pitch.

He picked up two assists in the chaotic draw with West Ham United last weekend, and while most Gunners supporters will see the overall result as an example of their abhorrent inability to defend, the game proved another success for Iwobi. Two more plus points added to his CV, even if the result wasn't what was required.

It must still be considered that Iwobi is still a teenager and his decision making isn't quite up to scratch yet. But that refinement will come as he continues to develop, nurture and grow - the most important thing at this level is the raw talent that he plays with, that shines through him every time he takes the he field.

Time will only tell to see what sort of a player Iwobi grows into. But with the EUROs coming up, it is so clear he would have improved England's side had he chose the Three Lions and had he been selected by Roy Hodgson.

Big things are to come from Iwobi.

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