adminLONDON. — Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil is only now delivering on his £42 million price tag having at last added the missing ingredient — goals. His last-minute tap-in against Bayern Munich followed a goal in the 3-0 demolition of Manchester United and put the extra gloss on a campaign that had already seen him supply six assists. “I believe that I have said many times that a player of his calibre you want him to add to his assists,” he said.
“He looks like he is on the way to doing that as he almost scored in the first half on Tuesday with a right footed shot and scored in the last minute by getting into the box. “He is a world class player and if he adds goals to his game he will be even more respected.” His 15 goals since his arrival from Real Madrid on transfer deadline day in August 2013 have come in 84 games.
While at the same time his tally of four in 17 internationals for Germany outstrips his club form. Meanwhile, Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal must build on their crucial Champions League soccer victory over Bayern Munich and develop more consistency if they are to sustain their English Premier League title challenge.
A victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium today would move Arsenal to the top of the table, 24 hours before current leaders Manchester City face neighbours United in tomorrow’s cross-town derby. — AFP.
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