Arsenal: 20 Greatest Goals Of Last 20 Years

16. Mesut Ozil vs. Napoli October 2, 2013

Skill: 3- Mesut Ozil makes everything look easy. The German ace performs mind-boggling feats of skill with a maddening nonchalance. A side-footed finish is just emblematic of Ozil’s supreme technical ability. Furthermore, we get to see current foundations of the squad begin to make real connections on the pitch. Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey do ever so well in the build-up play leading to the goal. Not in the same league technically as the Wilshere or Rosicky goals, but this was certainly a splendid team move as well.

Opposition: 3- Napoli are a massive European club. They are often at the very top of the Serie A power structure. However I consider Napoli to be the type of club that Arsenal have to feel confident in playing at home in the Champions League. On this occasion the Gunners held their ground with an excellent team display, against a worthy European opponent.

Significance: 3- This game signified a new era for Arsenal football club. This goal marked Mesut Ozil’s first strike as a Gunner. Arsene Wenger broke the bank on Ozil, shelling out £42.5 million to Real Madrid for his services. Ozil was purchased as the piece that would put the Gunners over the top. The German play-maker was acquired for the bright lights of Europe’s biggest stage. This goal marked a tectonic shift in the philosophy of the North London club. With Ozil’s current form it seems that Arsenal are reaping the benefits of their massive investment.

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