Alex Iwobi scored and had an assist as Everton progressed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after thrashing Fleetwood Town 5-2 away on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports.
Iwobi who made his first start of the season scored in the 49th minute to put Everton 3-1 ahead.
He then provided the assist for Everton’s second goal scored by Richarlison.
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The Super Eagles star last scored for Everton in September in a 3-2 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
At the King Power stadium, Kelechi Iheanacho featured for Leicester City but fired blanks as they lost 2-0 to Arsenal.
An own goal by Christian Fuchs in the 57th minute and an Edward Nketiah’s 90th minute strike sealed Arsenal’s place into the next round.
While Iheanacho saw 90 minutes of action for Leicester, Bukayo Saka was replaced by Hector Bellerin with three minutes left in the game.
At Craven Cottage, Ola Aina was not listed for Fulham who beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 to advance into the fourth round.
On target for Fulham were Aboubakar Kamara and Bobby Reid in the 9th and 32nd minutes.
In other results, Stoke City who rested John Mikel Obi, pipped Gillingham 1-0 and Chelsea thrashed Barnsley 6-0.
Kai Havertz bagged a hat-trick with Tammy Abraham, Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley also on target.
By James Agberebi
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