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Five Reasons Why Arsenal Will Win The North London Derby

By Roy Emanuel

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /
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SOFIA, BULGARIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal knocks the ball past Milan Borjan of Ludogorets during the UEFA Champions League match between PFC Ludogorets Razgrad and Arsenal FC at Vasil Levski National Stadium on November 1, 2016 in Sofia, . (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
SOFIA, BULGARIA – NOVEMBER 01: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal knocks the ball past Milan Borjan of Ludogorets during the UEFA Champions League match between PFC Ludogorets Razgrad and Arsenal FC at Vasil Levski National Stadium on November 1, 2016 in Sofia, . (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil is the man of the moment for Arsenal. The German international has been tearing the opposition apart as of late. His incredible individual effort against Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad on Wednesday in the Champions League was the match-winner in a 3-2 victory.

Much has been made of the goal over the past few days, but this one particular sequence manages to showcase much of what makes Ozil such a special player. His control of the ball, sense of direction, timing and patience were all done so with exactly zero regard for the opposition’s skill or tactical approach.

Ozil has tallied seven goals and added three assists across all competitions thus far in 2016-17 and he has been on a fantastic run as of late. His ability to connect with Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud in the attack has been phenomenal.

Since joining Arsenal during the 2013-14 campaign, Ozil has provided Giroud with 12 Premier League assists. That incredible number is bound to be on the rise moving ahead.

Victor Wanyama and Eric Dier will need to be organised in the midfield and in the defence to keep Ozil in check throughout the match. With too much space given to operate, Ozil will be able to wreak havoc in the final third.

Expect to see fine passing and more moments of magic from Arsenal’s talented midfield maestro on Sunday.

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