Top 10 Mesut Ozil moments in Arsenal: Mesut Ozil is on the verge of a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce after 8 years at Arsenal. The playmaker, once labelled as the best creative midfielder in the world scored 44 goals and provided 77 assists in his Arsenal career and seems to have limped to the end of his Arsenal career.
Having not played for Arsenal for a long time, it could be forgiven if you need a little refreshing of the German international’s class. Here we have chosen the best of Mesut Ozil’s Arenal career- Check out the Top 10 moments
#1 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Ozil’s first goal for Arsenal
Ozil scored his first goal vs Rafa Benitez’s Napoli in the Champions League, finishing an Aaron Ramsey cut-back into Pepe Reina’s net. That late run into the box highlighted to the fans what the German was bringing to Arsenal beyond slick passes and touches.
#2 Best of Ozil at Arsenal-The Exquisite Free-kick vs Liverpool
There is no better sight than a perfectly placed free-kick in football. Having to avenge a 5-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, Mesut Ozil turned
up as a man on a mission at the Emirates Stadium, beating Mignolet at his near post from a delightful free-kick.
#3 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Equalling Thierry Henry’s PL Assist Record
In the 2015-2016 season, Ozil equalled Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s record of 20 assists in a single Premier League season, in what was a stellar personal year for the Arsenal man.
#4 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Iconic first touch vs Liverpool
Imagine this – a loud and on song Kop, the atmosphere Liverpool fans love and rival players hate, being silenced in appreciation of a
wonderful touch by Ozil on the wing – controlling the ball mid-air and changing direction to almost 180 degrees. Stuff of dreams!
#5 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Incredible Solo goal vs Ludogorets
It would be a crime to not mention probably Ozil’s greatest goal in this list. After scooping the ball above the Ludogorets keeper, Ozil was faced with two defenders who Ozil fooled with a dummy shot before sliding the ball into the empty net.
#6 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Ozil stars in historic win against Bayern Munich:
Arsenal won a famous match at the Emirates Stadium by beating Bayern Munich 2-0, with Ozil finishing the second one off Hector Bellerin’s assist, securing a famous, famous win.
#7 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- The worldy flick vs Hull
Swirling in mid-air and flicking the ball onto Alexis Sanchez’s path, Ozil showed his presence of mind, problem solving and thinking ability on the pitch.
#8 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- The Volley vs Newcastle
Back pedalling, spotting the ball out of the sky and dispatching it into the net with a sumptuous volley, leaving the keeper in awe and us in wonder of Ozil’s
technique.
#9 Best of Ozil at Arsenal- Arsenal v Leicester, 18/19:
Going one nil down, Mesut Ozil took the game by the scruff of it’s neck and played a part in all three goals in a 3-1 come back. A more recentish memory this, something to remember his days in Arsenal by.
#10 Best of Ozil at Arsenal– 4 FA Cup Titles
During his time at the club, Ozil helped lift 4 FA Cup trophies for Arsenal. Despite him not playing any part in their last cup win, Ozil was instrumental in the three
cup wins.