Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops | Premier League 2019-20

#2 Hit: Mesut Ozil

Mesut was brilliant in the first-half and caused Chelsea all sorts of problems

After a similar encouraging display away at Bournemouth on Thursday, Mesut Ozil delivered another promising showing on this occasion. Beginning with energy and creative invention, Arsenal have cried out for more of that performance this season.

His corner created Aubameyang's goal, while he advanced forward with the same wily precision that has become his trademark over the years. Drawing opposition attention whenever he had the ball to feet, he was fouled on three occasions but that didn't deter him from recycling possession confidently (84.4% pass success) and buzzing around - particularly down their right-hand side, where Arsenal thrived in transition.

He created a team-high two key passes, won six of 13 duels and was determined to make Chelsea pay for their slow start. However, they eventually settled and Lampard's tactical switch had plenty to do with that, though Arsenal's failure to double their lead and made their early pressure count proved costly.

The Blues dominated possession (65%) after the break and it meant Ozil didn't have ample opportunity to orchestrate attacks as much as he would have liked. Nonetheless, he still delivered a good performance and was rightly given a warm reception when replaced by Joe Willock with 15 minutes left. The fact they were 1-0 up and lost 2-1 without him doesn't help their cause for playing better without his presence.