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Thierry Henry warns former club Barcelona how to stop Arsenal
BARCELONA can kill off Arsenal tomorrow night if they stop Mesut Ozil influencing the game, claims Gunners idol Thierry Henry.
Former Barca and Arsenal great Henry (left) says Ozil and Sanchez are the men to stop
Ozil, 27, boasts 17 assists for the season.
His has also scored six times this term, one more goal than his tally for the entire 2014/15 campaign.
The Germany international is expected to start against Barca for Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg at the Emirates tomorrow.
Ozil should start alongside Alexis Sanchez in the Arsenal attack for tomorrow's 7.45pm kick off.
Both men moved to the north London club after stints in Spain.
Sanchez cost manager Wenger £35million when he arrived from Barcelona in 2014.
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And Henry claims the player has not changed his style in the Premier League.
"It's the same Alexis as at Barcelona," he said.
"Fighting, running, scoring goals, leaving it all out on the field for his team.
"People love him here. They don't understand why Barca let him leave.
"When you have (Luis) Suarez, Neymar and (Lionel) Messi, it's understandable."
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