Why would Emery allow his only world-class midfield player to leave?
BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks
“Why would Emery allow his only world-class midfield player to leave the club?
“No, Emery is much smarter than that.
“The manager may want a little more sweat from the former Germany international but as long as he keeps producing defence-splitting passes amid the rest of their midfield hectic mediocrity, Ozil is a must for Arsenal.”
Crooks was also impressed with the performance of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the win over Burnley.
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil impressed against Burnley (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been praised for his handling of Mesut Ozil (Image: GETTY)
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He explained: “His second goal against Burnley told us all we needed to know about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and why he's the Premier League's top goalscorer.
“Critics might insist Joe Hart might have done better but I doubt whether they have ever played in goal before.
“Aubameyang absolutely smashed the living daylights out of the ball and left Hart clutching at fresh air.
“As for Burnley, they might find themselves in the bottom three but they will be all right.”
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the top scorer in the Premier League (Image: GETTY)