The Gunners boss has been impressed by recent efforts from the German playmaker, but admits a level of consistency is now required from a key man
Mesut Ozil is “trying so hard” to be the talismanic presence Arsenal want him to be, says Mikel Arteta, with the World Cup winner aware that he needs to be more than a luxury for the Gunners.
Players of his ilk tend to be just that, with mercurial playmakers hardly famed for their consistency.
Big money is spent on them and considerable faith invested because their creative qualities bring a match-winning spark to their respective employers.