Along with the former winger, another star player of invincible Arsenal, goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was also there at the Emirates and he also shared his opinions about the club’s most recent transfer Shkodran Mustafi. He had more matches than I did.
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Xhaka admits the weight of expectation is far greater than he has been accustomed to but he is confident Arsenal are capable of mounting a title charge and winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
The 24-year-old secured a season-long loan move to Bournemouth this week, and so time will tell as to whether or not he has a long-term future at Arsenal as he is ultimately fighting to prove his fitness and form.
The “stubborn” manager has spent nearly £95 million on six players this summer; in an era when the amount of money spent is seen as a reflection of a manager’s ambition, the shrewdness of his transfer dealings sets him apart. Because actually the team is really good, the quality is unbelievable.
Ozil played well for Germany and helped his team pick up all three points from the game in Oslo.
Even at a charity game, Arsene Wenger is struggling to get a break from Arsenal’s fans.
And what he has seen in those training sessions has made him a believer that this could be a good year for the club, despite a rocky start to the campaign.
‘It just went free, and I definitely want it, ‘ said Özil when he was asked about the Arsenal No 10 shirt inan interview with German newspaper Express.
“I know a lot of fans are critical about Arsene, but this is our philosophy not to spend a lot of money like Man United, City or Chelsea”.
“But I think the quality is there”.
“All the guys I played with had played under Wenger”, he added.
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“We need maybe a bit of luck for this season, and I hope less injuries”.
