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Mesut Ozil: 'The club know that I'm here above all because of Arsene Wenger'

Ozil seeks 'clarity on what the manager is doing'

Mesut Ozil insists he feels "very, very good" at Arsenal but wants to know the long-term future of manager Arsene Wenger before he commits to signing a new deal.

Soccer • 08 Jan 17

Ozil and Sanchez have both been linked with moves away from Arsenal

Wenger unfazed by Ozil and Sanchez speculation

Arsene Wenger insists he has no concerns that the constant speculation over the futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil will have an impact on their form for Arsenal.

Soccer • 16 Dec 16

Mesut Ozil may be heading out of the Premier League

Ozil's wage demands may see him depart Arsenal

Arsenal could be forced to sell Mesut Ozil in the summer if the German World Cup winner does not lower his wage demands, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Soccer • 08 Dec 16

Mesut Ozil claimed the Arsenal match winner against Ludogorets

Ozil completes Arsenal comeback to secure progress

A late Mesut Ozil strike saw Arsenal come from two goals behind to beat Ludogorets and secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16

Mesut Ozil skips past Ashley Cole during Germany's clash with England at the 2010 World Cup

England to face Germany in March friendly

England will travel to Germany for a friendly in Dortmund on 22 March of next year.

Soccer • 14 Oct 16

Ozil celebrates Arsenal's third goal against Watford

Gunners secure first win with first-half blitz

A fine first half garnished by goals from Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil gave Arsenal a 3-1 win at Watford for their first Premier League victory of the season, easing the pressure on long-serving manager Arsene Wenger.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

Mesut Ozil moved to the Emirates in September 2013

Real inserted buy-back clause in Ozil Arsenal deal

Real Madrid have a buy-back clause in their transfer agreement with Arsenal for Mesut Ozil, according to leaked transfer documents.

Soccer • 25 Jan 16

Mesut Ozil stabs home against Bournemouth keeper Artur Boric

Wenger compares 'exceptional' Ozil to Bergkamp

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Mesut Ozil's creativity identifies him as the best player in the Barclays Premier League.

Soccer • 29 Dec 15

Mesut Ozil scored one and made the other for Arsenal

Ozil-inspired Arsenal sweep to top of the table

Arsenal responded to their crushing 4-0 defeat at Southampton to sweep past Bournemouth and go top of the Barclays Premier League.

Soccer • 28 Dec 15

Arsenal's Ozul will be hoping he can help the Gunners find the net in Athens

Ozil warns Gunners about Greek cauldron

Arsenal must stay focused and not be influenced by the ‘crazy’ atmosphere at the Karaiskakis Stadium, according to Mesut Ozil.

Soccer • 08 Dec 15

Is this a man who can win the Ballon d'Or?

Arsenal's Ozil sets his sights on Ballon d'Or

German playmaker Mesut Ozil will take no notice of the critics as the Arsenal midfielder remains convinced he has the ability to one day win the Ballon d'Or.

Soccer • 25 Mar 15

Mesut Ozil faces a long break with a knee ligament injury

Wenger confirms Ozil out for six weeks

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil faces around six weeks out with a knee ligament injury, a problem that was only discovered when the midfielder joined up with the Germany squad for international duty last week.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

Mesut Ozil scored against Ireland in the 6-1 defeat two years ago

Ozil out of Ireland clash with knee injury

Mesut Ozil will miss Germany’s upcoming clash with the Republic of Ireland after the German Football Association announced he is likely to be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks due to a knee injury.

Soccer • 08 Oct 14

Record signing Mesut Ozil took a lot criticism after this week's Champions League defeat away to Borussia Dortmund

Wenger leaps to Ozil's defence

Mesut Ozil must not be used as a "scapegoat" for Arsenal's shortcomings, manager Arsene Wenger has insisted. The Frenchman also fears injured full-back Mathieu Debuchy may need surgery.

Soccer • 19 Sep 14

Mesut Ozil has had to shift position as Germany have changed their tactics

Germany defend under-fire Mesut Ozil

Germany's coaching staff have fended off criticism of Mesut Ozil and said they are more than satisfied with the way he has adapted to his new role in the team.

World Cup • 07 Jul 14

Mesut Ozil: '"I am very proud of the team. We qualified for the Champions League and we are in the FA Cup final.'

Ozil: Cup win would seal 'great season'

Club record signing Mesut Ozil is convinced if Arsenal can overcome Hull to lift the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday, then more titles will follow.

Soccer • 16 May 14

Olivier Giroud heads home Arsenal's third

Arsenal canter to victory over abysmal Newcastle

Arsenal have beaten Newcastle 3-0 at the Emirates in the Barclays Premier League to keep their bid for Champions League qualification on track.

Soccer • 29 Apr 14

Arsenal could be without Mesut Ozil for up to six weeks

Arsenal's Ozil out for up to six weeks

Arsenal will be without club record signing Mesut Ozil for "a minimum of three and a maximum of six weeks" with a hamstring injury, manager Arsene Wenger has announced.

Soccer • 14 Mar 14