Smith Rowe Praises Iwobi After Fulham’s Equalizer Against Man United

Fulham star Emile Smith Rowe has heaped praise on his teammate and former Arsenal academy graduate, Alex Iwobi, after the Nigerian set him up for Fulham’s equalizer in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

Smith Rowe made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring just one minute and thirty-three seconds after stepping onto the pitch—his very first touch proving decisive. The chance was created by Iwobi, who delivered his trademark cross for Rowe to finish with precision.

“I know his trademark cross. I knew where he was going to play and I just had to make sure I was there at the right time,” Rowe told Premier League Productions after the game.

Iwobi, who himself has been enjoying a strong run of form, returned the compliment, explaining that his long-standing connection with Smith Rowe from their Arsenal Hale End Academy days makes their chemistry almost natural. “I understand his runs very well,” Iwobi said.

The pair have now played 39 games together for Fulham, combining directly for four goal contributions.

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What makes this story so heartwarming isn’t just the goal, but the journey behind it. Football often writes the best scripts—two players who once shared dreams on the training pitches of Hale End now finding each other again at Craven Cottage, delivering magic in the Premier League.

Smith Rowe’s goal against United wasn’t just a moment of individual brilliance, it was a testament to the power of trust and understanding built over years. Iwobi knew exactly where to put the ball, and Rowe knew exactly when to arrive. That kind of telepathy doesn’t come overnight; it comes from history, friendship, and shared battles.

For Fulham fans, this budding partnership could be a game-changer. If these two continue to click, Marco Silva’s men might just have found a golden link that can trouble any defense in the league.

In football, reunions often bring nostalgia—but when they bring goals too, it feels even more special.