Alex Iwobi earns Premier League nominations

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following a series of impressive performances.

Iwobi featured in four matches during the month, facing Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Burnley.

He started every game, completing the full 90 minutes in three games and playing 89 minutes against Tottenham.

Alex Iwobi scores against Sunderland. (Photo | Getty Images)

His highlight came in that match, where he found the net to cap off an excellent performance.

He is joined on the shortlist by Bruno Fernandes, James Garner, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon, David Raya and Danny Welbeck.

Furthermore, Iwobi has also been nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award.

His impressive long-range and side-footed shot against Tottenham Hotspur earned him a place among the contenders.

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Other nominees include Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliott Anderson, William Osula, Bernardo Silva, Iliman Ndiaye and John McGinn.

Beyond March, Iwobi has been a consistent performer for Fulham this season. He has played 25 games in the Premier League, scoring four goals and providing three assists.

His versatility has been key for manager Marco Silva, with Iwobi effectively operating as a left winger, central midfielder and defensive midfielder.

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