Read on below for all the latest news and views from the Emirates – as a Gunners legend prepares to quit playing.
GIVE IT A MES
SPORTING LISBON have pleaded for Mesut Ozil to be rested after his incredible performance against Leicester City.
The German scored and assisted in a man of the match appearance on Monday – and is now preparing to face their Europa League rivals.
TOP YOUNG GUN
MESUT OZIL was full of praise for his Gunners team-mate Matteo Guendouzi after naming his the club's best youngster.
The 19-year-old only moved to the Emirates in the summer from Ligue 2 – but has already become a regular in the Arsenal squad.
WHAT THE HEC?
HECTOR BELLERIN has revealed a new tattoo on his leg ahead of Arsenal's clash against Sporting Lisbon.
The ink simply reads 'two' and comes after he helped his team-mates plant new trees near the Gunners training base.
OZI ONE TEAM
GUNNERS' mercurial midfielder Mesut Ozil remains adamant that he supports the German national team – despite his acrimonious exit.
He retired from international duty after claiming that they disrespected him and were racist following his photo with Turkish president Recep Erdogan.
OZIL FEELS HEAT OVER BERN
MESUT OZIL has annoyed Arsenal fans by declaring Real Madrid's Bernabeu as his favourite stadium.
The Gunners playmaker was back in supporters’ good books after a stunning display in the 3-1 win over Leicester at the weekend – but has now got himself in a spot of bother with his answer to a question on Twitter
BON CHANCE FOR CARL
ARSENAL have included forgotten defender Carl Jenkinson in their squad to face Sporting Lisbon – to the shock of some fans.
The 26-year-old could make his first appearance for the Gunners in 23 months when Unai Emery's men face the Portuguese giants in the Europa League tomorrow.
RVP READY FOR LAST LAUGH
FORMER Manchester United and Arsenal hero Robin van Persie is set to retire at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old striker, who currently plays for Feyenoord, says he has "lost the fun" of playing.
SOK IT TO 'EM
SOKRATIS could return from injury against Sporting Lisbon after flying to Portugal with the squad.
The Greek defender heads to Portugal after sitting out of Arsenal's 3-1 win over Leicester City.
RAM-SONS
AARON RAMSEY has shown the world his two newborn twins after posting photos on Instagram.
His wife Colleen gave birth to the boys during the recent international break, giving their other child Sonny two brothers.
TAG ALONG
NICOLAS TAGLIAFICO is being tipped as Nacho Monreal's long-term heir at left-back as Unai Emery eyes a move for the Argentine.
He currently plays for Ajax in Holland and has impressed the Gunners boss, meaning Saed Kolasinac could be surplus to requirements.
GREEN GUNNERS
HECTOR BELLERIN, Aaron Ramsey and Petr Cech will be breathing fresh air at the Gunners this season, after helping to plant trees at their base in London Colney.
The trio were teaming up with Octopus Energy in a bid to promote clean air and an improvement of the enviornment.
BYE BYE CHARLIE
MESUT OZIL has been left devastated after a young fan lost his battle with cancer.
Gunners supporter Charlie Middleton was a guest of the German's at the FA Cup final in 2017 and a Premier League tie against Sunderland.
OZI RULES… IF HE'S HAPPY
UNAI EMERY has revealed the secret to unlocking Mesut Ozil’s incredible ability – keeping his playmaker focused.
Ozil put in a man-of-the-match performance as Arsenal beat Leicester 3-1 at the Emirates on Monday.
BLING 'N YANG
PIERRE-EMERICK Aubameyang showed off a £1million Ferrari after he scored twice in Arsenal's 3-1 win over Leicester.
The striker, 29, then took the chance to troll team-mate Mesut Ozil after he caught him watching his goal back on Tuesday.
MESUT CAN BE A GONER
MESUT OZIL loves Arsenal's "sexy football" – but Graeme Souness says the midfielder is not always up for it.
The German star netted once and helped set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double in a 3-1 win over Leicester but Sky Sports pundit Souness says Ozil goes missing when the Gunners fail to dominate.
DANCING KING
SUNSPORT brings you exclusive footage from the Arsenal dressing room following their 3-1 win over Leicester.
In it, defender Shkodran Mustafi could be seen dancing while Alex Iwobi honoured his father.
TURKISH DELIGHT
Mesut Ozil’s fiancee Amine Gulse is a model, actress and former Miss Turkey 2014.
The Arsenal star met the stunning beauty in 2014 and the pair are believed to have got engaged back in March.
ARSENE PAST SELL-BY DATE?
ARSENAL'S tenth straight win under Unai Emery suggests predecessor Arsene Wenger's tactics were outdated.
That's the verdict of SunSport's Mark Irwin after the Gunners roared back to beat Leicester 3-1 last night. Read his opinion here to see if you agree – the day after Wenger celebrated his 68th birthday.
OZIL BREAKS RECORD
MESUT OZIL became the highest-scoring German player in Premier League history when he topped his sensational display in Arsenal's 3-1 win against Leicester with a classy equaliser.
The former Real Madrid midfielder now has 30 top-flight strikes, one more than Tottenham legend Jurgen Klinsmann managed.
EMI AWARD
TWITTER erupted like the Emirates did in the 3-1 win over Leicester – to hail what social media users claimed was the long-awaited return of a proper atmosphere at Arsenal's ground.
Many fans believe Unai Emery's golden run is transforming the mood after Arsene Wenger increasingly divided opinion in the latter stages of his 22 years as Gunners boss.
LUC AT THAT
LUCAS TORREIRA has been at the centre of Arsenal's transformation in fortunes under Unai Emery this season, and many will have noticed he is also heavily tattooed.
Among the most important is one under his sock, paying homage to boyhood club Institucion Atletica de 18 de Julio, who gave him his start in football.
LAYING DOWN THE LAUR
LAURENT KOSCIELNY has returned to Arsenal training after a SIX MONTH spell on the sidelines.
The Frenchman ruptured his achilles against Atletico Madrid in May, missing the World Cup, but could soon be back in action.
WENG AND A PRAYER
JACK WILSHERE says he would have stayed at Arsenal had Arsene Wenger remained as manager.
The West Ham midfielder said the Frenchman had complete trust in him but he was told by new boss Unai Emery that he was not part of his plans.
GUNNERS ANGLING FOR BATES
ARSENAL are reportedly leading the chase for Hamburg's former Rangers centre-back David Bates.
The Scotland Under-21 international has shone in the German second-tier this season.
RAM-MED HOME
ARSENAL have been brutally trolled on Twitter after the club posted a tweet celebrating ten years since Aaron Ramsey's first goal for the club.
It was revealed earlier in October that the Gunners had taken their offer of a new deal for the Welshman off the table.
TIGHT CHRISTMAS
ARSENAL are preparing for a quiet January transfer window after revealing Stan Kroenke does NOT plan on splashing the cash.
Director of football Raul Sanllehi warned boss Unai Emery he will only get transfer funds if there is an emergency.
NO LACA RESPECT
UNAI EMERY is loving working with Alexandre Lacazette — two years after chasing him as Paris Saint-Germain boss.
The Arsenal striker is now playing a key role in Emery’s attempt to forge a new era at the Emirates.
ALO BLOW
ARSENAL fans brutally mocked Chelsea's Marcos Alonso after the defender stayed down following a collision and was ignored by the referee, leading to an Anthony Martial goal.
Gunners fans vividly remembered an incident 18 months ago when Alonso knocked Hector Bellerin over leading to a goal from Diego Costa.
FASHION SLIP
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG showed off his unusual style, turning up to an interview with Alex Scott in fluffy sleepers.
The Gunners striker was talking ahead of their clash against Leicester City on Monday.
WENGER FOR REAL OR BAYERN?
ARSENE WENGER is sure to return as a manager, maybe even with Real Madrid or Bayern Munich if he is patient.
Read why SunSport's Martin Lipton is making such a prediction for the ex-Arsenal boss by clicking here.
ULI'S C**P APOLOGY
BAYERN MUNICH president Uli Hoeness says he should not have called Arsenal star Mesut Ozil 's**t'… because c**p would have been a better word.
Hoeness blasted Ozil after the midfielder claimed racism and discrimination were factors in him quitting international football – after he flopped at the World Cup.
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