For someone who can make even the spectacular look routine, it's fair to say little has been simple for Mesut Ozil over the past year. Underlying hints of disquiet towards him from fans were rooted in the final season of Arsene Wenger's tenure despite the German chipping in with eight assists in the Premier League. Injuries hardly helped matters for him last term, though there were indications Unai Emery did not fully trust Ozil after a slow start to season. Some suggested the fact he started only seven away games in the Premier League last season is evidence of Emery's indifference towards the former Real Madrid star, seemingly preferring others when Arsenal may have their backs to the...
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