‘Best 10 in world football and it’s not even close’ – Arsenal fans react to Mesut Ozil display against Southampton on social media
Arsenal beat Southampton 2-0 at the St Mary’s stadium to overtake Manchester United and move into fifth-place.
Alexis Sanchez opened the scoring and Olivier Giroud made sure the Gunners took all three points back to London after netting the second goal.
Germany international of Turkish origin Mesut Ozil added to his assist tally, setting up Sanchez with the opening goal.
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Ozil now has a total of 11 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season.
We took a look at how Arsenal fans reacted to Ozil’s display on social media.
In case you missed Alexis Sanchez’s opening goal and Ozil’s assist here it is again:
Alexis Sanchez amazing goal, Ozil assist. pic.twitter.com/Ci8ELw4IPd
— Arsenal (@ArsenalPoper) May 10, 2017
Is Ozil misunderstood
Ozil has the most assists since 2014 and the best assist per 90 ratio in PL history, but he doesn’t kick people and shout a lot so he’s bad.
— The 12th Man (@_The12thMan) May 10, 2017
Sanchez rightly praised for opener but Ozil more impressive. Starts move in own half, covers 60 yards in flash then perfect 1st time assist
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) May 10, 2017
Mesut Ozil, first time pass, assist. But shhhhh, people don’t want you to know that, go back to your evening
— The 12th Man (@_The12thMan) May 10, 2017
You’re all gonna miss Ozil whenever he goes, guarantee it. Even when he’s out for a game we miss him so much, he’s our most indespensible
— Ever, Greatest (@FaithInWenger) May 10, 2017
His stats are actually pretty damn impressive.
Mesut Özil has contributed to a goal every 1.8 game for Arsenal this season.
40 games
22 goal involvement
11 goals
11 assistsGood output. pic.twitter.com/tyo3Q1YFSP
— Özil Stuff (@OzilStuff) May 10, 2017
Gibbs recovered the most balls (13). Alexis completed 8/10 dribbles. Ozil created the most chances (6). xhaja completed the most passes (66)
— AFCPressWatch (@AFCPressWatch2) May 10, 2017
Record breaker!
LANDMARK – Mesut Özil is now Arsenal’s 6th all-time top assist maker in the Premier League with 40 assists, overtaking Robin van Persie.
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzilStats) May 10, 2017
Clever!
1) Alexis scored
2) Giroud scored
3) Ozil assist
4) 3pts
5) Clean sheet
6) Manchester United— Abimbola (@Bimzee_) May 10, 2017
Is Ozil the best No.10 in the world?
@Squawka Best 10 in world football and it’s not even close
— ♛AÖ♕ (@AssistantOzil) May 10, 2017
The Gunners are now just three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City and take on Stoke City next in the Britannia stadium.
The North London based outfit have finished inside the top four for the last 20 seasons.
