Unai Emery has challenged Mesut Özil to become more dominant in Arsenal’s matches. Emery is hoping for a fresh start for a player he wants to see relishing his opportunity to affect games for the club. His appetite for away matches does come under scrutiny but Emery is keen to keep his group tight and ambitious. “I want to be demanding to prepare for this match - Mesut the same.” Özil showed flashes in Arsenal’s last match, a narrow win at Cardiff, but Emery wants the levels to be cranked up. “I think we need to find a new contract with him to stay with the Arsenal team.” – Guardian service

Source: The Irish Times September 13, 2018 21:22 UTC