Tag: ozil
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Ozil gives me confidence to express myself – Iwobi
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi says teammate Mesut Ozil has helped him to become a key member of the Arsenal side. Having played and trained alongside the German for a while now, Iwobi was unsurprised by Ozil’s match-winning performance on Monday night against Leicester at the Emirates. The Nigerian said: “I have been training with him…
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Ozil inspires Arsenal to 10th successive win against Leicester
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil displayed one of the best midfield moments in the Premier League this season as Gunners beat Leicester City for a record-equalling 10th successive win in all competitions. Ozil’s first-time finish for the equaliser, the pass that led to the second goal and his two flicks in the build-up to the third…
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Guendouzi reacts to rift between Emery, Ozil
Arsenal midfielder, Matteo Guendouzi, has dismissed talk of tension between manager Unai Emery and World Cup winner Mesut Ozil. Emery had denied speculation that he was involved in a training ground burst-up with Ozil, after their 3-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. The German was taken off during Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat by Chelsea last…
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Kanu hits back at Unai Emery for criticising Ozil style of play
Nwankwo Kanu has told Arsenal boss Unai Emery to focus more on the strenght and attacking qualities of Mesut Ozil rather than try to alter the German’s style of play. Ozil who recently announced his retirement from international football has been heavily maligned for his poor display and casual body language in recent games. Kanu…
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Ozil retires from international football feeling ‘unwanted’
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect on Sunday. This was after hitting out at what he perceived to be unfair discrimination surrounding his meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May. Ozil, 29, was part of the Germany squad that exited the World Cup in Russia at…
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Ozil, Ramsey to miss Arsenal’s Europa League tie
Arsenal midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil will miss the 2017/2018 UEFA Europa League last 32 clash against Swedish club side Ostersunds on Thursday. However, manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful they will feature in this weekend’s English League Cup final versus Manchester City. Wenger took close to a full strength squad to Sweden for the…
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Ozil signs new long-term Arsenal deal
German playmaker Mesut Ozil ended speculation over his future at Arsenal by agreeing a new three-year deal with the Premier League giants on Thursday. “It’s been one of the most important decisions of my footballing career and that’s why I had to think hard and talk with everyone who’s important to me,” Ozil, 29, posted…
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Superb Ozil strike gives Arsenal victory over Newcastle
Newcastle suffered a fourth defeat in a row as Arsenal moved back into the top four with a narrow victory. Mesut Ozil’s brilliant volleyed goal in the first half was enough for Arsene Wenger’s side, who dominated until a late rally from Newcastle. Ainsley Maitland-Niles hit the side-netting for Arsenal before the break, but Newcastle…
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Germany dropped Ozil ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Arsenal star, Mesut Ozil, has been dropped by Germany for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan. The German has been the subject of criticism so far this season, which is liable to be his last at the Emirates Stadium, where he is out of contract next June. Ozil, played…