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The Digest:

Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi expressed deep disappointment after his side's thrilling 5-4 loss to Manchester City, lamenting that the team's courageous fightback yielded "nothing to show for it" despite his crucial goal.

Key Points:
  • Alex Iwobi described a "bittersweet feeling" after scoring in Fulham's 5-4 defeat to Manchester City.
  • He stated he was "disappointed" because the team's spirited comeback did not translate into points.
  • Iwobi praised the fans as a "12th member on the pitch" whose energy fueled the second-half surge.
  • He credited specific training work for his well-taken goal that sparked the comeback attempt.
  • The Nigerian midfielder heaped praise on teammate Samuel Chukwueze, calling him "Chukwu-magic" and urging him to maintain consistency.
  • The match saw Fulham trail 5-1 before a dramatic rally led by Iwobi and Chukwueze.
  • Iwobi emphasized the need to "take the positivity" into their next match against Crystal Palace.
For players like Iwobi, the result underscores the brutal calculus of elite sport, where monumental effort without the final reward of points can feel like a hollow, if spectacular, exercise.

Sources: Soccernet, Complete Sports, Fulham FC