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Mesut Ozil reacts as Arsenal slump to disappointing defeat against Everton

Mesut Ozil reacts as Arsenal slump to disappointing defeat against Everton

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Mesut Ozil has been unable to do the talking on the pitch amid his exile from the first-team at Arsenal, but he took to Twitter to make his feelings known after the side’s 2-1 defeat to Everton. The result meant Arsenal slumped to their seventh game without a win in the Premier League and Ozil was clearly keeping a close eye on the match at Goodison Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rob Holding, who stood in for the injured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal’s skipper this weekend, fired into his own net in the first half before Nicolas Pepe converted from the penalty spot to equalise for Arteta's side. But the gunners went behind again just before half-time as Yerry Mina headed home an Everton corner and Ancelotti’s side kept hold of their advant...
Paul Merson blasts Kai Havertz & compares him to Arsenal outcast

Paul Merson blasts Kai Havertz & compares him to Arsenal outcast

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Paul Merson has accused Kai Havertz of looking disinterested during Chelsea’s recent games and fears Lampard could have a Mesut Ozil style conundrum on his hands at the club. The German star was the most expensive of Chelsea’s six summer signings, when he joined the London side from Bayer Leverkusen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Havertz has shown only flashes of the ability which made Lampard to sign the 21-year-old and he has failed to nail down a settled role in the manager’s strongest lineup. The player’s adaptation was hindered by the coronavirus he suffered last month, but Merson fears his body language is not helping him at the moment and, just like Ozil, doesn’t look bothered with the defensive part of his game. ‘Kai Havertz looks like Mesut ...
Ljungberg questions Ozil’s Arsenal exile & hints at Arteta’s reasoning

Ljungberg questions Ozil’s Arsenal exile & hints at Arteta’s reasoning

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Freddie Ljungberg would not have axed Mesut Ozil from the team and says the team miss his creativity in certain matches, though feels he no longer suits the style Mikel Arteta favours. Ozil was omitted from Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squad lists and appears to have played his final match for the gunners, with his current contract expiring next summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ljungberg, who was previously the assistant to Arteta until he left his role in August, started Ozil in his first three matches as interim manager and is still a fan of the player, though feels his exile from the team is a tactical decision from the manager. When quizzed on why Ozil has found himself out in the cold now, Ljungberg told Sky Sports: ‘I can’t answ...
Podolski slams Arsenal & Arteta over Mesut Ozil treatment

Podolski slams Arsenal & Arteta over Mesut Ozil treatment

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Lukas Podolski has blasted Arsenal and Mikel Arteta for their handling of Mesut Ozil and says it’s ‘not okay’ that he was left out of their Premier League and Europa League squads. Ozil is currently Arsenal’s top earner but has not played for the club since March and the midfielder is unlikely to feature again for the gunners, with his contract due to expire in 2021. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ozil has made his feelings known and even accused Arsenal of lacking loyalty in post on Instagram which divided opinion amongst fans, pundits and former players. ‘I want to know the background, but I generally think with a player who is now in his sixth or seventh year with the club, to kick him completely out of the squad that’s not okay,’ Podolski told German...
Willian’s agent describes Mesut Ozil spat with Arsenal as ‘pure stupidity’

Willian’s agent describes Mesut Ozil spat with Arsenal as ‘pure stupidity’

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Kia Joorabchian believes the ongoing issue between Arsenal and Mesut Ozil is ‘pure stupidity’ from both sides and says the midfielder’s agent should be doing more to salvage the situation. Joorabchian, who represents Willian and Philippe Coutinho, thinks there are no ‘winners’ in the current situation and that Ozil’s agent should have found a solution this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite being Arsenal’s highest-paid player, Ozil has not played for the gunners since March and was even left out of Mikel Arteta’s squads for the Premier League and Europa League. Ozil has criticised the decision to leave him out – which will likely mean he doesn’t play any competitive football match until January – saying he is unhappy that his ‘loyalt...
Mikel Arteta explains Mesut Ozil omission & admits he has failed

Mikel Arteta explains Mesut Ozil omission & admits he has failed

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Mikel Arteta says he failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil and is willing to shoulder the blame for the German midfielder being axed from the Premier League squad. Ozil released a statement on Wednesday saying he was “deeply disappointed” not to have been included in Arsenal's Premier League squad and believes his loyalty has not been reciprocated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is the highest-paid player in Arsenal’s history but has now been left out of the Premier League and Europa League squads. Ozil has not played any game for Arsenal since March 7, having initially been a mainstay of Arteta's team last year. “This is a difficult message to write to the Arsenal fans that I’ve played for over the past few years,” he wrote in a statement posted...
Mesut Ozil slams Arsenal’s lack of loyalty after Premier League axe

Mesut Ozil slams Arsenal’s lack of loyalty after Premier League axe

Premier League
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has said "loyalty is hard to come by" as he expressed his disappointment at being left out from the Premier League squad list. The midfielder was also omitted from the Europa League, which means he will not be available to play until at least January and has likely played his last game for Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "This is a difficult message to write to Arsenal fans that I've played for over the past few years," he wrote. "I'm really disappointed by the fact that I have not been registered for the Premier League season for the time being. "Upon signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged my loyalty and allegiance to the club that I love, Arsenal, and it saddens me that this has not been reciprocated. "As I have j...
Arteta responds to Arsene Wenger claims that Mesut Ozil is ‘wasted’ at Arsenal

Arteta responds to Arsene Wenger claims that Mesut Ozil is ‘wasted’ at Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta disagrees with Arsene Wenger’s claim that Mesut Ozil is being ‘wasted’ at the club. Ozil is yet to play for Arsenal this campaign, while the club’s hierarchy have held talks which would release him from his contract before the end of the season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this week, Wenger said he was unhappy to see Ozil’s situation at the Emirates and believes he still has a lot to offer to the gunners team. ‘I feel it is a waste for him,’ Arsene Wenger said when asked about Ozil’s situation. ‘Firstly because he’s in the years where a player of his talent can produce the most. ‘And it’s a waste for the club as well because he’s a super talent, a creative talent that in the final third can create that killer pa...
Mesut Ozil receives £8m loyalty bonus from Arsenal

Mesut Ozil receives £8m loyalty bonus from Arsenal

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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has reportedly received a huge £8m loyalty bonus after the club were unable to sell him in the transfer window. He has not played a game for the gunners for several months. But they are still counting the cost of their inability to offload the playmaker. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Athletic, Özil was paid a huge loyalty bonus amounting to £8million at the end of the month of September. Özil joined the London side from Real Madrid back in 2013, when he signed a long term contract for a £42.5m fee. He signed a new deal in January 2018 until 2021, making him the highest earner on £350,000-per-week. And it has now emerged the deal included a loyalty bonus in a bid to convince him to stay at thee club for t...
Mesut Ozil to demand £13m from Arsenal to rip up £350k-per-week deal

Mesut Ozil to demand £13m from Arsenal to rip up £350k-per-week deal

Premier League
Mesut Ozil won’t be leaving the club quietly before the end of the campaign. The midfielder is nowhere near the plans of Mikel Arteta and was even left out of the Europa League squad earlier this week. The German star refused to take a pay cut on his wages of around £350,000-a-week this year after the pause in the Premier League campaign, and could have even annoyed the club by offering to pay the wages of the sacked Gunnersaurus (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Sun, the London club are set to re-open talks about paying Ozil to leave early. The report claims that Arsenal chiefs want the former Real Madrid midfielder gone in the January window, but also reveals that he won’t be leaving unless his wages are paid out in full. Those nine ...
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