Arsenal fans rage at Mesut Ozil’s defending against Man City on social media
Arsenal held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates in the Premier League.
The point did not do much to advance the Gunners hopes of finishing in the top four but they were playing one of the toughest sides in the Premier League.
Germany international of Turkish origin Mesut Ozil started for Arsenal and put on a display which had its highs and lows.
Ozil did provide the assist for the Gunners second goal but he was also at fault for his side conceding.
In case you missed the incident here it is again.
Ozil gave the ball away in his own half and did not really make an effort to win it back.
The incident resulted in City scoring their second goal of the game.
More: Arsenal fans react to Mesut Ozil display against Manchester City on social media
Mesut Ozil’s abysmal giveaway in Arsenal’s own half and subsequent “defending” just before City’s second goal #Arsenal #AFC #MCFC pic.twitter.com/biUrdnvKSJ
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) April 2, 2017
We took a look at how Arsenal fans reacted to Ozil’s defending against City on social media.
Arsenal fans were not best pleased with the incident.
Wow, City literally just said fuck it, we’ll play football again. Shocking defending by Arsenal. Ozil will get lynched for losing the ball
— GoalMouthFC (@GooalMouth) April 2, 2017
Rubbish defending.. Sanchez keeps losing the ball, Ozil very lazy, Xhaka waste of space.
— Dayo Aina (@abayo1129) April 2, 2017
Just watched highlights of yesterday’s game. Ozil and Xhaka on their 2nd goal – absolute dereliction of duty. Shameful ‘defending’.
— Goonerrhea (@Gunner_P) April 3, 2017
@kylemartino @Arsenal_Memz ozil is awful and a passenger at the moment. anyone defending him still is just a fanboy
— Powzer87 (@Pojafcdj) April 3, 2017
Wenger did not look too happy either.
Wenger reaction starting from Ozil turnover through the Aguero goal. pic.twitter.com/Rszb0xhXXg
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) April 2, 2017
To be fair Xhaka’s defending was not much better either and he is actually supposed to be a defensive minded player.
Sloppy from Ozil. Coquelin didn’t track De Bruyne. Xhaka watched Aguero pull away from Monreal. Shocking defending.
— Ben Welch (@BenWelchFFT) April 2, 2017
Not everybody got on Ozil’s back, he did have a few fans that came out in support after the game.
@connortobinn @Graham1Dillon @SBienkowski @johncrossmirror He didn’t cost us the goal. Our terrible defending did. And if you want to watch people hoofing it go to league 2. I enjoy watching world
— Mesut Ozil FC (@xhakass_) April 3, 2017
The “Alexis is a hard worker” and “Ozil is lazy” narratives have gone so far that pundits think Alexis played better than Ozil yesterday…
— Joga ? (@TakeaBowPires) April 3, 2017
@connortobinn @Graham1Dillon @SBienkowski @johncrossmirror Class midfielders and World Cup winners play the beautiful game.
— Mesut Ozil FC (@xhakass_) April 3, 2017
Paul Pogba has 4goals,3assists in 25games. Ozil (in his worst season) has 5goals,5assists in 23games. But Ozil is the fraud.
— #FreeKemiOlunloyo (@chivaneze) April 3, 2017
Thank you for your support Gooners ? See you on Wednesday again! #COYG @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/w7gFkGyHC9
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) April 2, 2017