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Mesut Ozil insists Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi is a 'mixture of Jay-Jay Okocha and Edgar Davids'

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has given high praise to his talented team-mate Alex Iwobi, by likening him to both Jay-Jay Okocha and Edgar Davids.

Since Iwobi broke into the Arsenal first-team last season, he has impressed many and cemented his place in Arsene Wenger's starting line-up.

Iwobi has made seven appearances in all competitions so far this season, despite missing Arsenal's games against Leicester and Watford earlier in the season due to a hip injury.

Alex Iwobi has made 28 appearances for Arsenal since breaking into Arsene Wenger's side
Alex Iwobi has made 28 appearances for Arsenal since breaking into Arsene Wenger's side

As well as comparing Iwobi to his uncle Okocha and Davids, Ozil also insists that the Nigerian 20-year-old is strong in all departments of his game.