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Despite his goal, Ozil doesn't convince as Arsenal edge past Middlesbrough

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With goals from Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, Arsenal saved themselves from another embarrassing result at Middlesbrough.

MIDDLESBROUGH, England -- Three thoughts from Arsenal's 2-1 win vs. Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

1. Ozil delivers but should he start at Wembley?

Mesut Ozil was overdue a big contribution in an Arsenal shirt and he finally delivered with the winning goal in his side's 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough.

The German midfielder was serenaded by the 2,955 travelling Arsenal supporters for the remainder of the game after his 71st-minute strike, but his decisive goal should not mask the reality of his performance at the Riverside Stadium.