‘Distinct difference’ between Mesut Ozil & Erikson revealed by Jamie Redknapp after Tottenham v Arsenal derby

Social media has been awash with arguments over who whether Mesut Ozil or Christian Eriksen is a better a player.

As expected, the two sets of fans usually involved in this heated debate are Arsenal and Tottenham supporters.

Football pundit Jamie Redknapp gave his verdict following the North London derby and it probably will not go down well with Arsenal fans.

Redknapp revealed the ‘distinct difference’ between Ozil and Erikson as being that the Spurs man works harder.

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“Look at Mesut Ozil today,” said Redknapp on Sky Sports following the Gunners 2-1 defeat against Tottenham.

“He and Christian Eriksen are very similar players, luxury players.

“They are the sort of players who open the doors and you don’t expect them to put much hard work in.

“When I looked at Ozil compared to Eriksen there was a distinct difference.

“The work ethic and pressing, the amount of time Eriksen won the ball and in open play, he was fantastic. Then on the flip side what Ozil offered his team, you want a piece of magic to open the door.

“I’ve mentioned it and Frank [Lampard, fellow pundit] has mentioned it, passengers, you can’t have passengers in North London derbies.

“There are miles too many and they have to change that next year. There are too many players who look comfortable in that red and white shirt who don’t deserve to be in it.”

In terms of goals and assists, Erikson has been in better form this season. The Danish international has 12 goals and 20 assists while Ozil has 11 goals and 11 assists.

The Germany international of Turkish origin has delivered in terms of goals and assists but he has been accused of not working hard enough.

Ozil has been criticised for his work-rate by sections of the media and fanbase during his time at Arsenal.