Published: 16 April, 2015
by STEVE BARNETT

THERE’S simply no doubting it: Mesut Ozil is officially one of the best players in the world

That’s the view of Robert Pires – someone who knows a thing or two about being a good player. 

The Arsenal legend said that he’s glad to see Ozil prove his critics wrong, having scored four goals and notched up four assists since returning from a three-month spell on the sidelines. 

“Too many people have criticised him this season and overall since he arrived at Arsenal.

“I train with him regularly and I can tell you that he is one of the best players I have seen,” Pires told the official Arsenal Magazine. 

“He loves this club and cares a lot about it. He wants to win trophies here and wants to make the fans happy, just like he did in the 4-1 win against Liverpool.

“First, there was his wonderful pass for Aaron Ramsey on the first goal. Then, he scored that wonderful free-kick for the second goal. 

“I am not sure that Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet could do much better because the strike was so clinical and goes out before coming back in. 

“But Mesut also worked hard for the team – he defended, he was precious on the ball and he was simply instrumental. 

“You can see that his understanding with Ramsey, Santi Cazorla, Alexis and Olivier Giroud is perfect. 

“I love seeing Mesut, Aaron and Olivier exchanging those short passes.”