Iwobi benched arsenal edge crystal palace

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Yes, Alex Iwobi was indeed benched for Arsenal's Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Despite being a regular starter for the Gunners, Iwobi was left out of the starting lineup by manager Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal went on to win the match 3-0, with goals from Nicolas Pepe, Emile Smith Rowe, and Bukayo Saka. The win helped Arsenal move up to 11th place in the Premier League table, while Crystal Palace remained 12th.

It's not uncommon for players to be benched or rotated by their managers, especially in a long and demanding Premier League season. Iwobi will likely be looking to get back into the starting lineup soon, but for now, he'll have to bide his time and work hard to regain his place in the team.