Arsenal record signing Mesut Ozil enjoyed a superb second half as Arsenal drew with Southampton.
Miracles are expected of Mesut Ozil in each game he plays for Arsenal due to his hefty price tag.
The 2-2 draw away to Southampton started off as one of his non-descript performances for the Gunners, but it ended being one of the best, as the German international displayed his battling qualities.
Ozil provided an assist – from his only key pass of the game:
| Name | Team | Goal Assist | Total Att Assist | Pass completion rate % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesut Özil | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 87.04 |
The German impressed in other areas, completing more successful dribbles (4) in the contest than he has in any game since joining Arsenal.
| Name | Match | Matchday | Won Contest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesut Özil | Southampton vs Arsenal | 23 | 4 |
| Mesut Özil | Sunderland vs Arsenal | 04 | 3 |
| Mesut Özil | Arsenal vs Everton | 15 | 3 |
| Mesut Özil | Arsenal vs Hull | 14 | 3 |
He was by far Arsenal’s most composed player in attacking areas, making more passes in the final third of the pitch than any of his teammates by some distance:
| Name | Team | Pos | Successful Final Third Passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesut Özil | Arsenal | MF | 23 |
| Santiago Cazorla | Arsenal | MF | 16 |
| Nacho Monreal | Arsenal | DF | 11 |
| Olivier Giroud | Arsenal | FW | 8 |
| Serge Gnabry | Arsenal | MF | 8 |
With Arsenal securing a point which could yet prove vital come the end of the Premier League season, the German’s display was praised by fans. Here’s how they reacted on Twitter to his performance:
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