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4. Joel Campbell can overtake the Ox

I do not think Joel Campbell gets enough respect. I never have. Call it crazy, but I feel like Mesut Ozil at times avoids giving the ball to the young Costa Rican. Not only that, but he was benched for Kieran Gibbs. And for what?

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Everything I see out of Campbell shows more maturity than Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. He does not give the ball away. He remains in control. He is collected on the ball and does not make hasty decisions. The Ox has a knack for giving the ball away en route to a tragic counter-strike. He tries to be the hero.

I had thought that Joel Campbell would do the same thing but he has not. He has been absolutely composed in every appearance for Arsenal. It’s like he’s been ready for the role for years.

The Ox still has more raw talent, but he is having tremendous difficulties honing that. Joel Campbell, meanwhile, looks like he’s nearing a polished product.

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