Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil Creates Premier League History
Ozil became the first player to assist a goal in six consecutive matches in a single season of the Premier League.
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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil created premier league history when he provided the assist for Arsenal’s equalizer against the Tottenham Hotspurs on Sunday.
Ozil became the first player to assist a goal in six consecutive matches in the Barclays Premier League in a single season. Ozil has provided 10 assists in this premier league season so far.
The 27-year-old’s assist helped Arsenal secure a 1-1 draw against their rivals.
The German player has finally found his feet in the English league after enduring two difficult seasons. The assist king’s form has reflected on Arsenal’s results as well.
The Gunners are second on the Premier League table only behind Manchester City on goal difference. They have lost only two games so far and drawn two.
Ozil holds the record of the best games/assist rate in the history of the premier league. He averages one assist every 2.71 games.
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