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Wenger's praise for Özil: Fitter than the others

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger praised Mesut Özil’s physical condition. “I knew that he had potential, but I never knew how much,” said Wenger. The 26-year-old returned from injury in January and has impressed since.

In the six games since the 5-0 win over Aston Villa, Özil has covered 63.24km – more than any other Arsenal player. Arsenal are now third in the table having won four games in a row. On Monday evening they face Manchester United in the FA Cup. United are fourth in the Premier League currently, one point behind Özil’s side.

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Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger praised Mesut Özil’s physical condition. “I knew that he had potential, but I never knew how much,” said Wenger. The 26-year-old returned from injury in January and has impressed since.

In the six games since the 5-0 win over Aston Villa, Özil has covered 63.24km – more than any other Arsenal player. Arsenal are now third in the table having won four games in a row. On Monday evening they face Manchester United in the FA Cup. United are fourth in the Premier League currently, one point behind Özil’s side.