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'You need the right balance' - Mourinho tells Arsenal how to get the best out of Ozil

Having worked with the German playmaker at Real Madrid, the Special One was happy to share some tips on how to keep him happy

Jose Mourinho has revealed how to get the best out of unsettled Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, affirming that neither a hard line or soft approach is likely to work on the playmaker.

Ozil has cut an unhappy figure at the Emirates Stadium in recent months, missing several key games amid rumours that he could soon be leaving.

Manager Unai Emery once more overlooked his charge on Saturday, leaving him on the bench as Arsenal overcame Chelsea 2-0 in a vital Premier League win.