“He’s better than Zidane” – Arsenal react on social media to star playmaker
Germany international playmaker Mesut Ozil was the star of the show for Arsenal over the weekend.
The Gunners recorded a 5-2 victory over Everton on Sunday to move up into fifth spot.
Ozil scored his sides second goal and provided the assist for Arsenal’s third. The 29-year-old picked up the man of the match award after the final whistle.
Gunners fans have spent much of this season criticising Ozil for his performances however, they were waxing lyrical about the Germany international after Sunday’s result.
We took to social media to see the best responses to Ozil’s display.
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If you’re still so stupid that you can’t see Ozil is better than Sanchez than just watch this game.
— Mark (@_The12thMan) October 22, 2017
Ozil haters right now pic.twitter.com/24RS562WKD
— WrightBergkamp (@WrightBergkamp) October 22, 2017
Mesut Ozil by far best player on the pitch. When he's up for a game, there's no stopping him. Lovely passes, touches and movements.
— Lets Talk Arsenal (@ltarsenal) October 22, 2017
Give him the £300,000 @arsenal.
There is one Mesut Ozil @MesutOzil1088 pic.twitter.com/vYDxBKBGny— Arush (@arushb) October 22, 2017
Mesut Ozil looks like he is playing for Germany today. #arsenal pic.twitter.com/w3SaUDfYoM
— Arush (@arushb) October 22, 2017
We've got Ozil. Mesut Ozil. I just don't think you understand. He's Arsene Wegner's man, He's better than Zidane, We've got Mesut Ozil. ?
— Ali (@TvvitterGod1) October 22, 2017
Ozil could yet be on his way out of Arsenal next summer. The 29-year-old has under nine months remaining on his current contract with the north London based club.
The Gunners take on Norwich FC on Tuesday in the League Cup before hosting Swansea City at the Emirates stadium this weekend.