Mesut Ozil has often been accused of going missing in big games since joining Arsenal in 2013.
The playmaker of Turkish origin had silenced his critics for a while after a few good big game displays but the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup did not help matters.
Glen Hoddle was among those leading the charge against Ozil, questioning his performances in key matches.
The 2014 World Cup winner has faced the current top four, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham a total of 27 times in the Premier League.
The results give a mixed reading. Ozil has a decent record against Liverpool with a 40 percent win ratio over the five head to head games.
Arsenal fans may be disappointed to discover Ozil’s worst win record is against Tottenham, he has never actually been on the winning side.
The 29-year-old does not have a win ratio above 50 percent against any of the top-four.
Ozil has been on the losing side to Chelsea more than any other top four side (4).
The Germany international has drawn against Spurs more than other team (4).
Ozil has provided his highest number of assists against City (3) and Arsenal will really need him to add to his tally or score his first goal against the Citizens if they are to pull off a surprise tonight.
The playmaker has scored against United more than other other side in the list (2) and has also provided two assists.
Ozil’s best combined goal and assist ratio is against the Red Devils.
The Gunners star man is expected to start against Manchester City in the Premier League tonight.
