Sky Bet Championship leaders Boro head for Arsenal having stunned the nation with their 2-0 fourth round victory at Manchester City and intent on serving up a repeat in north London. However, if they are to do so, they may have to get to grips with £42.5million Germany international Ozil, who scored a stunning opener in last weekend's 2-1 derby defeat at Tottenham. The pair worked together during their time at Real Madrid, where Karanka served as Jose Mourinho's assistant, and he knows as well as anybody the havoc the midfielder can wreak if he is allowed to get into his stride. Karanka said: "He's a very good lad. I spent three seasons with him - he's an amazing player and I...
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