Gary Lineker pokes fun at Mesut Ozil display on social media
BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has poked fun at Mesut Ozil following his performance against Stoke City.
The Germany international scored the Gunners second goal during his sides 4-1 victory over the Potters.
Lineker was impressed with Ozil’s performance and posted the following tweet.
Who says Özil can't do it on a beautiful sunny evening in Stoke?
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 13, 2017
The Tottenham legend was playing on an unforgettable line from for former SkySports commentator Andy Gray.
Back in 2010, Gray claimed that Barcelona superstar Leonel Messi would “struggle in a cold night at the Britannia Stadium”.
Ozil scored has racked up 12 assists and 12 goals in 41 appearances for Arsenal this season. However, Ozil’s future at Arsenal is in doubt as he will have just 12 months remaining on his contract this summer.
Arsenal’s victory over Stoke City keeps them in contention for a top-four finish. The Gunners need to win their remaining two points and hope Liverpool drop points against Middlesbrough this weekend.
The north London-based club take on Sunderland tomorrow before hosting Everton at the Emirates on Sunday.
