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Mesut Özil had a successful return to action at the end of a tumultuous week by scoring the first goal of Arsenal's 5: 1 win over a Paris St-Germain at the their pre-season match in Singapore.
Özil left the German national team last Sunday citing "racism and disrespect" for his Turkish roots, while he was the most criticized after the disastrous World Cup in Germany, but the middle field seemed relaxed and focused. Team with Özil installed as captain and the leadership of the Premier League quickly took control of a weakened opposition, given the time and space that will be allocated to them when the national campaign starts in August.
Özil does not need a long time In the 13th minute, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ran to the right and sent a center back on the way to the Germans. 19659002] The Gunners were totally dominant and should have added to their total, but Buffon showed the brilliance that earned him 176 selections for Italy, saving well to deny Alex Iwobi, Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan when they were all net at goal. [19659002AtlanticDenamedAzzedineToufiquiadoubledthepoteaudeBerndLenobeforethegardenallemandnotblockingTimothyWow'spowertothe34th
Christopher Nkunku produced the best half-time moment of PSG shortly before the break when the French midfielder pbaded three Arsenal defenders before sending a shot just above the crossbar of Arsenal
PSG had a better start in the second half and Nkunku quickly tested goalkeeper substitute Emiliano Martínez with a free kick shot from the edge of the penalty area that the Argentinian cleared with a blow fist. Nkunku was not to be deprived of the penalty spot, however, sending Martínez the wrong way with a kick awarded on the advice of the badistant referee after Weah tumbled dramatically following an awkward Sead challenge Kolasinac.
The 60th minute The strike was rewarded for the effort of Paris St Germain but they were tied for seven minutes while substitute Alexandre Lacazette dug a sublime finish on Buffon up close to restore the goal. Arsenal advantage
<img clbad = "gu-image" itemprop = "contentUrl" alt = "Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal celebrate their second goal 19659012] Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal celebrate their second goal Photo: Edgar Su / Reuters
The French needed three more minutes to double his personal score when Buffon missed a punch, leaving Lacazette unmarked to 3-1 with a free header bouncing off the post.
Defender Rob Holding and striker Eddie Nketiah completed the score in the final minutes while a frenzied Arsenal more than made up for a disappointing defeat on penalties against Atletico Madrid in the first game of the tournament Thursday
PSG, which will host a series of World Cup players next week. face the winners of the Europa League in the final game of the event on Monday.
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