Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil [COURTESY]Perhaps one the rarest things you’ll hear today, a Manchester United legend has lauded Mesut Ozil’s performance at the Emirates on Wednesday night, January 1, as Arsenal deservedly dispatched Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side 2-0. Man United showed no signs of a fightback, as they struggled to create chances – Arsenal, cutting off their usual game plan, the counter-attack. Rio Ferdinand applauded Mesut Ozil's perfomance after the match [COURTESY]Their most creative midfielder, Paul Pogba was missing in action, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Man United boss confirming that he needed surgery and would be out for a month. Rio Ferdinand, former Man United defender took time after the match to applaud Ozil, who was instrumental to the Gunner’s impressive win against a Man United side who lacked intensity. Man United stay fifth with 31 points, a distant five behind Chelsea who occupy the last slot of the Champions League places.

Source: Standard Digital January 02, 2020 06:22 UTC