Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been advice on his team selection ahead of subsequent games but most importantly, he has been asked to drop Henrikh Mkhitaryan from his starting XI. Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal last January in a swap deal that had former Gunners Alex Sanchez go the other direction to Manchester United, a development that was praised. But it has not been all good for the former United player as he has had an unconvincing and inconsistent performance at the Emirates Stadium. This seems unbearable to pundit Tony Cascarino who has … [Read more...]
Lucas Torreira speaks on Lacazette, Ozil
New Arsenal recruit Lucas Torreira has spoken on his teammates Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette as he hints on how they have helped him settle at the club. Torreira joined the Gunners in the summer transfer market after having a successful outing with his national team Uruguay at the Russia 2018 World Cup. He has since settled in the red and white jersey and most importantly, he is a major part of the team having provided that missing substance to help give a steel cover to the defence. Torreira confessed that there are certain peoples he … [Read more...]
Why Mesut Ozil will be unstoppable ahead of Liverpool game
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has stated that teammate Mesut Ozil is unstoppable ahead of the clash against Liverpool on Saturday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Koscielny refers to the form displayed by the German international boasting that should the former Real Madrid fine the same rhythm on Saturday, he will ensure the defeat of the Reds. Ozil has been praised to be a quality player who has the qualities of the world best but has been limited by his lack of consistency in big games. Confirmed! Changes made to Liverpool … [Read more...]
Ozil proved his passion but…. Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness has stated that Ozil proved his passion to play by the attitude he gave to the manager when he was subbed off in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Ozil was made to make way for Danny Welbeck in the 20th minute to the end of the game and he obviously looked unhappy. This according to Souness is a display of passion by the German. Souness stated that it was his first time to be seeing the former Real Madrid star have a display of such for being subbed out of a game. Arsenal confirm new addition to executive … [Read more...]
How Arsenal failed to win but remain unbeaten in 12 games
It is only a change of narrative and not a reason to cry for the Gunners as they failed to extend their winning run to 12 with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners defence will definitely take the blame after Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka both conceded penalties in the game to ensure that the goals from Perrier Emerick Aubameyang does not count at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal have been on a high flying mood after their two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season … [Read more...]
Ozil tells Emery how to make him happy
Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has told manager Unai Emery what would make him happy at the club. Ozil made it clear that he only delights playing in the No. 1o role as he finds his best performance in that position. The German man has been handed the right flank at the Emirates under the Spanish manager and he has been able to score a total of three goals with an assist in the 7 Premier League game but noted that he is unhappy with that. Ozil stated that he is left with no choice than to respect the decision of the manager to play him in … [Read more...]
How Arsene Wenger helped me at Arsenal , Ozil
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has showered praise on his former boss Arsene Wenger for helping him at the club while he was in charge. Wenger said goodbye to the Emirates Stadium after a 22 years reign at the club and was immediately replaced by Spanish manager Unai Emery who has hit the ground running with lots of improvements already seen in the team. German international Mesut Ozil is one of those who have benefitted from the training and style of the former Paris Saint Germain boss but he feels he is still indebted to the former French … [Read more...]
Why Ozil might not captain Arsenal
One thing that caught attention in Mesut Ozil’s master class performance against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League clash is the fact that he had the captain armband on. Arsenal had won the game 3 - 1 where Hector Bellerin’s own goal was cancelled by the German international before it was completed with a brace by Gabon international Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. `However, manager Unai Emery was asked if there was any need to hand the former Real Madrid star the armband in subsequent games, and he simply did not give a clear … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Ozil’s Leicester City performance
Arsenal Boss Unai Emery is not left alone in heaping praise on his team captain Mesut Ozil who put up a wonderful performance for his in their 3-1 victory over Leicester City. A good run in the Arsenal box by City’s Ben Chilwell forced Hector Bellerin into putting the ball in his own net to give the Foxes the lead but goals the German international and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang was enough to coast victory for the Gunners. Ozil’s performance had caught the eyes of everyone having put on the team’s armband for the first time this season. … [Read more...]
Liverpool legend still has some doubts about Ozil after Leicester City display
Arsenal captain Mesut Ozil was very brilliant for his side on Monday night where he also got a goal to his name. Ozil helped bring Arsenal into the game following a goal by their visitors before Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang came in to score a brace in the game that ended 3-1. A lot have been said about the Arsenal captain’s performance with his teammates ailing him as the killer in the team who destroys the opponents. However, the same cannot be said of Liverpool legend Graeme Souness who is still not convinced that the German international is … [Read more...]
Claude Puel protests after defeat against Arsenal
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has protested the fact that a penalty was not awarded against the host team when his side lost 3-1 against Arsenal on Monday night. The Puel side started the game in a very convincing way and got most attempts in the first half of the game. No thanks to Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno who stopped the Foxes from giving a bigger lead margin in the first half of the game. However, the Foxes manager protested that his side should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of the game, alleging that Rob Holding … [Read more...]
Why ozil’s great form should not be a surprise, Mustafi
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has revealed that the fine performance displayed by skipper Mesut Ozil should not be a surprise to anyone who has known the player for a while. According to him, Ozil has proven to be a top class player over the years and it is evident, noting that the only reason he has been short of performance is the fact that he has been played out of position. Mustafi affirms that Ozil will give a world class performance each time he is drafted to his favourite position which is playing behind the strikers. 4 - 3 - 3 … [Read more...]
How Ozil celebrated team win after Leicester victory
The celebration by Mesut Ozil after scoring a goal in the Premier League clash against Leicester City on Monday night did not end on the pitch as he took it over to the social media. The Arsenal captain had one of his best performances for the North London side this season against the Foxes with his good dribbles and control of the midfield. All of his efforts were capped by a fine goal which brought Arsenal back into the game after being down by a goal in the first half. The former Real Madrid player has also set a record as the … [Read more...]
Why we are lucky to have Ozil in our team, Bellerin
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has described the North London side as being lucky for having German star player Mesut Ozil in the team following their 3-1 win. Ozil had a ‘sexy’ performance on Monday Night when he led the Gunners against Leicester City on Monday in the Premier League. His killer passes and great performance was juiced with a goal which brought the North London side back into the game. Paying tribute to the Gunners skipper, Bellerin stated that his side are lucky to have Ozil in the team because he always has surprises in … [Read more...]
Why Leicester win was difficult, Emery
Arsenal manager Unia Emery has admitted that his side’s 3-1 win against Leicester City was quite difficult. Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a convincing win, all thanks to goals from Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang. In his post-match reaction, Emery said some of the key players were injured which forced others to play certain roles they were not used to, citing the unavailability of Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac, forcing Granit Xhaka to play in the left-back position in the final hour of the game. Emery who explains his … [Read more...]
Why we won Leicester City, Alex Iwobi
Arsenal came up from 1-0 down to have the day with a 3-1 win against Leicester City in the Premier League clash on Monday. It was a great performance by the Nigerian international who was given the nod to start the game but most importantly, the team’s captain Mesut Ozil was able to deliver a fine performance in addition to scoring a goal. Top class saves from goalkeeper Bernd Leno is also worthy of note as he stopped the visiting side from scoring more goals that would have made it more difficult for his side to have a comeback. The … [Read more...]
The line-up Emery needs to record 10 straight wins against Leicester
Arsenal will return for the Premier League fixture against Leicester at the Emirates Stadium following the international break that just ended. The game against Leicester City for the Gunners remains a must-win as they seek to stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Monday night. However, it begins from scoring goals and two informed strikers and friends, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang are expected to lead the Arsenal attack ahead of Danny Welbeck who is also proving to be an important member of the team. Both … [Read more...]
Emery, Wenger ‘clash’ over Mesut Ozil
Former and present Arsenal managers Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery have made different claims on Mesut Ozil’s international career saga. The German has made himself unavailable for the national team after the World Cup following their poor outing in Russia. Ozil claimed to be racially abused by the German football association in addition to being used as a scapegoat for the national team’s poor performance. Mourinho says criticisms make him sad In his thought, Wenger said that Ozil is still a major part of the German national team and … [Read more...]
34-year-old legend speaks on Ozil’s international retirement
Arsenal academy boss Per Mertesacker has spoken on the untimely retirement of star player Mesut Ozil from the national team. Ozil had said goodbye to the German national team after the World Cup in Russia where the country were eliminated after the group stage of the tournament. The Former Real Madrid star had protested that he was a victim of racism by the German football family after he was pictured with Turkish President some weeks before the world outing. Ozil also claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor performance at the … [Read more...]
Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him
It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning … [Read more...]
Ozil takes swipe at critics in Instagram post
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil’s Instagram is one to behold at the moment with the German player taking a swipe at his critics. Ozil has been a subject of criticism at the Emirates Stadium over the past seasons, especially under former manager Arsene Wenger as he failed to deliver his best at the club. On several occasions, the German star was called out and battered by the Gunners fans on social media. It is now time for the Arsenal no. 10 to fight back having bounced back to become the player he ought to be. This season has seen Ozil … [Read more...]
Why Ozil’s injury is a blessing in disguise for Emery
Arsenal were without star player, Mesut Ozil in the weekend 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Sunday. Emery had made it known that the German international was out due to a back pain which stopped him from training ahead of the game. This seems to be a blessing in disguise for manager Unai Emery as he is sure of having at least, one fit and fresh player when the international break will be over. With the stressed fixture where the team had to travel and play a number of games within two weeks, it is expected that most of the players will be … [Read more...]
Gary Neville snubs Arsenal players in his rating of EPL players
The performance of Arsenal players under manager Unai Emery has been praised by fans and pundits but that can not be said of Manchester United legend, Gary Neville who snubbed all Gunners players in his list of the most impressive players in the Premier League. Arsenal have impressed this season, losing just two of the Premier League games and winning all others with players like Mesut Ozil who has not just lifted his game but has been in the score sheet, Lucas Torriera and Alex Iwobi given accolades by pundits. However, their performances … [Read more...]
Current state of Arsenal FC under Unai Emery revealed
The current state of Arsenal under new manager Unai Emery has been made known by BBC’s Garth Crooks in his analysis of the team. Crooks stated that Arsenal are no more a moody team as they used to be, adding that they now look happy and more of a team. The fact that playmaker Mesut Ozil is now firing again in fine form gives it a look that Arsenal are back to what they want to be. Garth Crooks who gave reasons for Ozil’s return to form said the captain band handed the German international is a major boost to him. The former Real Madrid … [Read more...]
Sol Campbell speaks on Ramsey saga
Former Arsenal player, Sol Campbell has stated that letting Aaron Ramsey leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season will be a big mistake for the club. He lamented that his former side are yet to learn from the contract experiences of Alexis Sanchez, Jack Wilshere and Mesut Ozil. Campbell who described Ramsey as a great and fantastic player stated that it is a shame for the North London side being in such a situation as this. The reason why the Welshman has refused to extend his contract with Arsenal is still unknown but it has … [Read more...]
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