"We need to move on" – Alex Iwobi advises Arsenal after defeat against Wolves

Alex Iwobi has urged Arsenal to "move on" after losing 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in Wednesday's Premier League match.

Goals from Ruben Neves, Matt Doherty and Diogo Jota in the first half made Sokratis' effort a consolation as the Gunners suffered their second defeat in four days.

The defeat is a blow to Arsenal's ambition to rank among the top four at the end of the season.

Iwobi is frustrated by the performance of his team during the match, but he advised them to focus on getting back to normal.

"It's obviously difficult to take. This is not a good result when we want to rank among the top four, but we can not stop there, we have to move on to the next match, "Iwobi told the club's website.

"Yeah, it's [disappointing] but the last time we had back to back [league] defeats, we had an incredible race. We will see a renewed confidence, we will resume training and focus on the next game. "

Arsenal has struggled outside of Emirates Stadium this season and has only won six of its 17 games away.

However, the Nigerian international admitted to not knowing the reason for this mediocre form.

"I do not know what it is, I can not locate it, otherwise we would have fixed everything. I think it's a mental problem: we just have to keep fighting, continue to be together as a team and focus again on the next game, "he added.

Regarding the goal of the Gunners to finish in the Champions League this season, he said: "Yeah, it's up for grabs. We believe we have a chance, so we will continue. "

Iwobi hopes to help Arsenal find victories in another away game against Leicester City at King Power Stadium on Sunday.

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The midfielder hopes to play an important role for the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt scheduled for June and July.

Nigeria is part of Group B with Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar.