MESUT OZIL claims he has never felt support like he receives at Arsenal – but has slammed fans who blame him for their woeful season.
The German international came under fire as the Gunners saw their title challenge fade away and were embarrassed by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Mesut Ozil has slammed Arsenal fans who have made him a scapegoat PA:Press Association Ozil has often been singled out for lacklustre performances but understands he will always be blamed when things are going wrong.
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He said: "People know what I have achieved. That I am a World Cup winner, played for Real Madrid, set up 20 goals last season [in all competitions].
"When the team's on a bad run, somebody needs to be singled out, sadly most of the time it's me."
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Mesut Ozil has often been criticised for his lacklustre displays for Arsenal Reuters Although Ozil is going through a tough period in his Gunners career , the World Cup winner also said he enjoys the fans' support.
The Gunners faithful also made a chant that claims Ozil is better than Zidane and he admitted it gives him goose bumps when he hears it.
He said: "You know what made me proud? That day, the Arsenal fans sang the Ozil song.
Mesut Ozil returned to action with Germany and is likely to be fit for Arsenal's clash with Manchester City Getty Images "I've never experienced anything like it at any other club. It gives me goose bumps every time the fans sing that song."
The chant is to the tune of Billy Ray Cyrus' Achy Breaky Heart, and goes: "We've got Ozil, Mesut Ozil, I just don't think you understand. He's Arsene Wenger's man, he's better than Zidane."
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