I thought Ozil was brilliant on Saturday. Chelsea's midfield couldn't handle him, especially Kante who was chasing his shadow all game. That turn by Ozil in the build up to his goal was the icing on the cake

I have to agree with Herbert on this one though, as good as we were Chelsea defended like spastics. I would show Holding a video of just Luiz's performance to show him what NOT to do in almost any situation. He has always been a ball chasey defender like Kolo and Vermaelen, but worse.

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It's great play from Iwobi to make that turn and slip Bellerin in. He spots the run and plays the risky pass. He could have played it back out ignoring the run to try and keep possession. We'll always be a team that plays possession football under Wenger but I don't know how his coaching can stop a player from picking out a good run when playing so deep in our opponents half. It has to come down to individual choices at some point.

For example, watch Theo's movement for the build up. He makes a good run into the box as soon as he sees Ozil getting a touch and he calls for the pass. But Ozil plays a simple pass to Iwobi who's not really in a great position to do damage with his back to goal. It results in the sort of tipp tappy moment you despise and would probably curse if that move breaks down. Could Ozil not have played the ball first time to Theo? Did he see the run? Is it too much of a difficult angle and pass? I don't know. Would a pass to his left for Monreal to whip in a cross be better? Who knows. But it results in a goal. Heck of a pass from Iwobi to find Bellerin, great movement from Theo and perfect cross from Hector. 2-0.
Ozil could have played Theo in there and probably should have. He's among the best in the business at seeing that sort of pass so it's no big deal that he didn't on this occasion. Although if you watch it again, Azpilicueta spots Theo's run and follows him, which left space for Bellerin to run into and the rest is history.

I think you're downplaying the quick, purposeful short passing though. It kept Chelsea's players off our toes and gave us that little bit of space between the lines for Iwobi to turn, look up and play in Hector. It was a great move all round.