Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil cannot help but laugh at critics who brand him as a lazy player. Ozil has been heavily scrutinised over flat performances for the Gunners this season, though he offered a stunning response with a brilliant performance as captain in Monday's 3-1 win over Leicester City. Head coach Unai Emery last month stressed he expects more from the 30-year-old, whose on-pitch demeanour has often led to criticism. Asked about how he reacts to being deemed lazy, Ozil told Sky Sports: "I just laugh. "I am not the youngest anymore but I started playing professionally at the age of 16 or 17 and it's always been up and down with me - people either like me or they don't....
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