Arsene Wenger has challenged Mesut Ozil to become a leader on the pitch for Arsenal after committing his future to the club. Ozil agreed a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday after speculation he could leave for free at the end of the season. The Germany international's deal reportedly ties him to the club until 2021 and Ozil described the announcement as "one of the most important decisions of my footballing career". With the playmaker's future cleared up, Wenger expects to see Ozil raise his game on the pitch and help the Gunners in their quest for a top-four finish this season. "He [Ozil] has committed his future to the club in a period where we are in...
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