Arsene Wenger says Arsenal teen Alex Iwobi has 'something special' after the rising star netted again in Watford win

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced he has 'something special' in Alex Iwobi.

The Nigerian teenager scored his second Barclays Premier League goal for the club in Saturday's 4-0 dismantling of Watford.

Iwobi, who had netted his first senior goal against Everton on March 19, slotted home from an Alexis Sanchez cross to double his season's tally and earned a standing ovation from the fans and praise from his manager.

Alex Iwobi scores his second Arsenal goal in as many games during his side's 4-0 win over Watford

The Nigeria international has taken first team life very smoothly and impressed boss Arsene Wenger

Gunners boss Wenger says that the Emirates fans know when they see a 'special player' like Iwobi

'These people have seen many good players over the years and they know straight away when a player has something special, so they acknowledge that,' Wenger told the club's website.

'You cannot cheat people. They've seen how quickly he's improved and how well he's played. It's surprising how quickly he's integrated into our game,' he said of the 19-year-old.

'He's worked with us since the start of the season and he has grown, gained confidence and when he came in he had an impact straight away. I didn't expect that level of efficiency or impact on the scoresheet.'

Iwobi scored his first goal in Arsenal's game against Everton and since made his competitive Nigeria debut

The win against Watford narrowed the gap between Arsenal in third and Tottenham Hotspur in second to four points and Wenger insisted the title was not out of reach, despite his team trailing leaders Leicester City by 11 points.

'Now we have to find the right mixture between belief and being realistic, focusing on the next game, focusing on the process, and adding that belief. We can still challenge for the title,' he said.