The Fulham midfielder’s 30th assist in a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage has solidified his status as the top Nigerian playmaker in the English top flight.
Iwobi will have the opportunity to extend that record on Saturday (today) when Fulham face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, where he will come up against compatriots Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi in a clash between two teams enjoying admirable unbeaten runs this season.
Nottingham Forest, currently eighth in the table, are aiming to go six games without defeat at season’s start for the first time in 10 years. However, they will be without the suspended Morgan Gibbs-White, a potential blow to their chances.
Fulham, fresh from their 3-1 win over Newcastle United, sit just one place and one point behind Forest. Marco Silva’s men have both scored and conceded in each of their last four games, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
The last meeting between these sides at the City Ground ended in a 3-1 victory for Forest, but Fulham exacted revenge with a 5-0 thrashing at Craven Cottage in December.
