#1 Mesut Özil - £350,000 per week
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By virtue of his excellent showings for Arsenal, Mesut Ozil is the highest paid player at the Emirates at present.
Ozil was easily far from his best last season, but he was still one of the best performers for Arsenal in comparison with his teammates. The German midfielder racked up 5 goals and 14 assists for his team in the previous season.
Having long been criticized for not performing in big matches, Ozil can win the match for his team single-handedly when on a song. The new contract he signed with Arsenal, in order to fend off suitors, has placed him atop this list.
Edited by Siddharth Ostwal