Mesut Ozil is a massive player for Arsenal, according to new boss Mikel Arteta, who warned players to show passion and energy or risk being shown the door.
Ex-Gunners captain Arteta was appointed Unai Emery s successor after signing a three-and-a-half-year deal at Emirates Stadium, ending a protracted recruitment process.
Arteta was reportedly close to taking charge of Arsenal in 2018, when Arsene Wenger s reign ended, but he was overlooked in favour of Emery, who lasted 18 months in a forgettable spell.
Ozil found himself sidelined frequently by Emery but has featured under interim boss Freddie Ljungberg and Arteta highlighted the former Germany playmaker s qualities.
He is a massive player for this club, Arteta told a news conference.
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Atlanta United are yet to receive a serious offer for star midfielder Miguel Almiron, according to president Darren Eales.
Almiron starred as Atlanta won the MLS Cup last week in just their second season, the Paraguay international having been a key figure since signing as a Designated Player ahead of the club s debut year.
His fine form in MLS has led to links to several European clubs, most notably Newcastle United, with the speculation ramping up ahead of the January transfer window.
However, despite reports on Wednesday that Almiron was closing in on a move to England, Atlanta insist they are yet to agree a deal.
Asked by Omnisport if the club had received an acceptable offer, president Eales replied: No, absolutely not.
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Already punching their Champions League knockout stage ticket with time to spare, Manchester City will make the trip to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.
Borussia Dortmund
Starting with the hosts, managing to pick up a much-welcomed victory on Bundesliga duties over the weekend, Borussia Dortmund will be desperate to build off of that display. Eventually cruising their way to a 5-0 romp at home against Stuttgart, that was the first Bundesliga victory that the German giants have recorded from their last four domestic showdowns. Likewise, showing some extended issues at the back on either side of September s international break, Edin Terzic will know that his side faces a huge challenge on Tuesday night. Hit with a 2-1 loss away at th…