Arsenal title winner Merson: Partey would've been perfect for Ozil | OneFootball

Arsenal title winner Paul Merson believes Thomas Partey would've been good for Mesut Ozil.

Ozil hasn't been registered for the Europa League nor the Premier League after falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.

Merson told Sky Sports: “I think there was a stage for Ozil now Partey's in the team.

“I watched Chelsea play against Burnley, they played a back four, they played N'Golo Kante in front of the back four, and let everyone else get on with it. They ripped Burnley to shreds, I haven't seen too many teams make Burnley look bang average.

“Because Kante was playing in that holding role, it gave Kai Havertz and Mason Mount the freedom to do what they want, they didn't have to spend most of their time on the edge of their own box tracking back.

“With Partey in there now who's so dominant in there and doesn't lose the ball, I think there was a place for Ozil now. I think there was.

“Then if they do drop someone in to pick up Ozil, you've got someone like Partey who's very comfortable on the ball and can hurt you. Then that frees a midfield player up. I think there's a trick being missed here, but that's just me.

“He's that good I think it would've opened up a space for Ozil. But he's not for one reason, and that's because he doesn't run around. Why did Manchester United get beaten on Sunday? Because they don't run around."