Mesut Ozil made a rare start for Arsenal, but turned in a spasmodic performance.
LONDON — There is undoubtedly a whiff of the unwanted to the Europa League, particularly its early stages before the dream of winning it to qualify for the Champions League is close to being realised. By extension, then, the implication can be that players asked to appear on Thursday nights are not in the manager’s favour when it comes to his first-choice XI.
On that basis, it was not exactly a surprise that Mesut Ozil was named by Unai Emery in an Arsenal starting XI for the first time since Dec….
Following their Europa League defeat at BATE Borisov, ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner takes Arsenal to task for their less-than-impressive showing.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop does not hold back in how Mesut Ozil has been performing at Arsenal under Unai Emery.
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner and Shaka Hislop disagree about the amount of pressure Unai Emery may or may not be facing in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has said Mesut Ozil needs to be “more consistent” to win his place back in the side.
Ozil has started just once since the Dec. 26 draw at Brighton, and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger recently said the ex-Real Madrid man was in his ”comfort zone” at the Emirates after signing a long-term contract last year.
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“The key is in his hands and he is working very well this week,” Emery said in a news conference ahead of Arsenal’s Europa League round-of-32…
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop does not hold back in how Mesut Ozil has been performing at Arsenal under Unai Emery.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop does not hold back in how Mesut Ozil has been performing at Arsenal under Unai Emery.
Following their Europa League defeat at BATE Borisov, ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner takes Arsenal to task for their less-than-impressive showing.
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner and Shaka Hislop disagree about the amount of pressure Unai Emery may or may not be facing in the Premier League this season.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
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Will Mesul Ozil stay at Arsenal this summer? That is the question. The popular belief is that the German star will be heading out of the Emirates exit door, which could pave the way…
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop does not hold back in how Mesut Ozil has been performing at Arsenal under Unai Emery.
Following their Europa League defeat at BATE Borisov, ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner takes Arsenal to task for their less-than-impressive showing.
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner and Shaka Hislop disagree about the amount of pressure Unai Emery may or may not be facing in the Premier League this season.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
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Last week Arsenal boss Unai Emery came out and said something surprising “We cannot sign players where we have to make a payment… we can only make loan signings.” That’s not what you expect to hear from a club that is six points away from fourth place and is in danger of finishing outside the Champions League spots for the third successive season, after 19 consecutive years of playing in the world’s biggest club competition.
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Craig Burley says Arsenal’s recent poor form was always expected, and the club have to respect Unai Emery’s treatment of Mesut Ozil.
With reports Mesut Ozil would reject a January loan move, ESPN FC’s Raf Honigstein examines how he can get in Unai Emery’s squad on a regular basis.
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Ozil out, whatever the cost
Arsenal are willing to pay some of Mesut Ozil’s wages after he leaves the Emirates if that would make a potential move more likely, according to the Mirror.
Just one year ago, the German signed a new contract which made him the club’s highest earning player on £350,000…
Craig Burley says Arsenal’s recent poor form was always expected, and the club have to respect Unai Emery’s treatment of Mesut Ozil.
With reports Mesut Ozil would reject a January loan move, ESPN FC’s Raf Honigstein examines how he can get in Unai Emery’s squad on a regular basis.
With Mesut Ozil reportedly missing out on Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool, the FC crew assess his future at the club and the issue his wages present.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month.
TOP STORY: Ozil out, whatever the cost
Arsenal are willing to pay some of Mesut Ozil’s wages after he leaves the Emirates if that would make a potential move more likely, according to the Mirror.
Just one year ago, the German signed a new contract that made him the club’s highest-earning player…