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Alan Shearer blasts Arsenal star: He didn’t turn up against Man United
ALAN SHEARER has laid into Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, questioning his commitment to the cause against Manchester United.
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Jose Mourinho’s men were on course to pick up all three points when Juan Mata struck the opener for Manchester United after 68 minutes.
But Arsenal escaped with a point when Olivier Giroud powered home a header from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross with a minute remaining of normal time.
And Shearer criticised the Gunners’ display.
Mesut Ozil was criticised for his display at Old Trafford
Arsene Wenger saw his side leave Old Trafford with a point
“I didn't think they played well at all, they were very poor for the vast majority of the game,” he said.
“They looked very leggy, very tired, very sloppy."
Ozil, who was rather subdued at Old Trafford, incurred the wrath of Shearer.
Alan Shearer wasn't impressed with Mesut Ozil's display
He added: “Even this guy, Ozil, who has been brilliant for all the season looked really tired, wasn't up for it today and it was mistake after mistake."
Prior to the game, Ozil had contributed seven goals in all competitions.
And he will be hoping to rediscover his form when the Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday (7:45pm).
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