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Ozil: People want me to change but I never will

A silverware cabinet filled with a multitude of honours means the playmaker must be doing something right, according to the man himself

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil has hit back at criticism of his nonchalant demeanour, insisting that he always strives for perfection on the pitch and that his on-field successes outweigh any calls for him make changes to how he presents himself during matches.

The World Cup winner has featured sparingly for the north London side since Unai Emery replaced Arsene Wenger in the dugout, even being left out of matchday squads altogether with the Spanish boss proclaiming that others deserved to be in the squad ahead of him.