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Arsene Wenger labels Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil a 'great football player' after classy performance in victory over CSKA Moscow

Arsene Wenger saw his side put one foot into the semi-finals of the Europa League with a convincing win over CSKA Moscow before hailing the brilliance of Mesut Ozil.

The Germany international ran the show for the Gunners as Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette helped themselves to two goals apiece in a 4-1 victory.

Ramsey opened the scoring before Ozil was fouled inside the box, with Lacazette turning home the resulting penalty.

Mesut Ozil pulled the strings for Arsenal in their 4-1 win against CSKA Moscowu00a0
Mesut Ozil pulled the strings for Arsenal in their 4-1 win against CSKA Moscow

Ozil then provided the assist for Ramsey to score a stunning third before he laid on Lacazette's second as the game was wrapped up before the interval.