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Has Mesut Ozil turned Arsenal into title contenders?

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Mesut Ozil ArsenalWhilst he’s still the new boy, Mesut Ozil has already had an impressive start to his Arsenal career. He may only have thrown on an Arsenal shirt a few times, but the impact he has made is considerable.

It’s not all about his footballing presence. The fact that Arsenal have pulled off a signing of this magnitude has created a real buzz around the Emirates. After years of uncertainty and frustration, Arsenal fans are finally back on side.

This makes all the difference during matches. The days of Arsenal booing their team at half-time look to be in the past. The fans are starting to believe again. Could this be the year that Arsenal finally grab some silverware and will it be Ozil who provides the spark of inspiration?

He was certainly the Gunners inspiration during the 3-1 victory over Stoke City. Three Ozil set-pieces led to three Arsenal goals, with Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker and Bacary Sagna gobbling up the German’s fine deliveries and finding the back of the net.

Arsenal haven’t really had a presence from set-pieces for the last half-decade. This new side to their game could serve them well. With Ozil pulling the strings, Arsenal are just a better rounded team.

This fact hasn’t been lost on new Arsenal signing (or re-signing) Mathieu Flamini: “Eight years without winning anything is not easy for anyone, for the fans, for the players, for the club or the coach, but the quality is here. Maybe it was missing just a few things.”

“…We knew Mesut was a big player, he proved it at Madrid. For us, it is a great boost because he is a great player and knows how to make the difference. He has great spirit, he is working hard for the team and can make the difference at any moment.” (Source: The Star)

At this stage, we should note that Flamini has had a big impact too. His passion, tough tackling and organisational skills have helped Arsenal to maintain their leads throughout this season and it looks like he’ll have a big role to play this year. But he’s right.

Having Mesut Ozil on board will elevate the club to a higher level. Arsenal have lacked quality over the years, but not any more. The Gunners may lack a competitive strike-force, but they’ve certainly got the goods in other areas of the pitch. I wouldn’t bet against Arsenal heading the table towards the end of the season, with Mesut Ozil leading the charge.

What’s your take? Has Mesut Ozil turned Arsenal into title contenders?

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