Mustafi - How it feels to score in a derby

Shkodran Mustafi’s first north London derby goal was certainly one to remember.

Meeting Mesut Ozil’s out-swinging free-kick when Tottenham visited Emirates Stadium last November, the centre half directed an arcing header beyond Hugo Lloris and in, via the post.

So how did it feel?

on the atmosphere…

The atmosphere at the stadium was really on fire, so from the beginning it was really loud. Coming back from injury and playing in the derby, you’re a bit nervous, but obviously scoring takes all the pressure off your shoulders. It felt really good.

on his goal…

The distance between me and the goal was not the closest, so I had to head it with speed to give the goalkeeper no chance to reach it. As…