In this tactical analysis, we take a closer look at Mesut Özil’s importance within Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal system. Since Arteta took over Arsenal, playmaker Mesut Özil plays a key role again.

Our scout report provides an explanation of Arteta’s Arsenal tactics and how they suit Mesut Özil’s skill set. Therefore, we examined Özil’s attacking style as well as his defensive contribution. Enjoy watching our analysis!