Arsenal will soon seen the best of club-record signing Mesut Ozil, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

The £42.5million deadline-day arrival from Real Madrid has returned somewhat subdued performances in recent weeks, and was rested by Germany for their internationals against Italy and then England at Wembley following a minor virus.

Nevertheless, Ozil will again be at the heart of the Arsenal team when they tackle Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday night, where victory could see them qualify for the knockout stages.

Wenger has every confidence the 25-year-old's quality will come through what has been a testing period of transition.

``First of all, Ozil is a hugely talented player,'' said Wenger.

``He has just arrived here three months ago and overall did not have the best of preparations for the (Premier) League.

``Ozil is a young player, 25 years old so of course there is a lot of room for improvement for him.''

Wenger maintains there is no extra special demands placed on the German playmaker, who arrived in a wave of publicity and scored a superb first goal for his new club in the 2-0 Champions League win over Napoli on October 1.

``We have plenty of players who can take the ball and play, but because he plays in the central part of the pitch the ball goes through him,'' Wenger said.

``However, we don't put any special responsibility on him. Maybe he feels a bit more pressure to do that.

``But we just want the game to be played like we see it and do not put any special responsibility on him because everybody in our team can deliver great balls.''

The Premier League leaders are well placed to progress through to the last 16 in Europe following their 1-0 smash-and-grab raid on Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.

Should Dortmund draw at home with second-placed Napoli and the Gunners beat Marseille, then it would put the English side through and mean last season's Champions League runners-up would have to be content with dropping down into the Europa League.

That would leave Arsenal to then fight it out with Napoli to secure top spot and with it seeding for the knockout stage.

``We know that tomorrow is a very big game in that final stage of the qualifiers. We have an opportunity to do it at home,'' said Wenger, who will have midfielder Mathieu Flamini back from suspension.

``You say 12 points may not be enough, it is true, but it might as well be enough and maybe already tomorrow, so let's get the 12 points.''

Any hope of Marseille extending their own European campaign disappeared following a fourth-straight Group F defeat in Napoli, where they went down 3-2 on matchday four.

Wenger, though, maintains their European results to do not tell the whole story for Elie Baup's team.

``They have quality, they are in a better period at the moment because they won their last two games and that makes them a dangerous team to play against,'' the Arsenal manager said.

``The quality of our concentration and focus will be vital tomorrow.''

Baup has no doubts Arsenal can make an impact in the Champions League this season

``In my mind Arsenal is a team which has both ability, but also a very balanced side,'' he said.

``This is also a team which, when it has difficult moments, they can manage it very well and then be decisive.

``Arsenal are an extremely strong side in these competitions, and have made further improvements since Mesut Ozil signed.''

Baup added: ``They are the best side in our group and are a team which is going to qualify.

``When you get to the last 16 and the quarter-finals, the teams are all very close together.

``However, this season Arsenal have an undeniable attacking quality. They also have a lot of French players who are really improving, like Olivier Giroud who is a top-quality goalscorer.

``They have great technical players and have a great spirit.''

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Arsenal will soon seen the best of club-record signing Mesut Ozil, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

The £42.5million deadline-day arrival from Real Madrid has returned somewhat subdued performances in recent weeks, and was rested by Germany for their internationals against Italy and then England at Wembley following a minor virus.

Nevertheless, Ozil will again be at the heart of the Arsenal team when they tackle Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday night, where victory could see them qualify for the knockout stages.

Wenger has every confidence the 25-year-old's quality will come through what has been a testing period of transition.

``First of all, Ozil is a hugely talented player,'' said Wenger.

``He has just arrived here three months ago and overall did not have the best of preparations for the (Premier) League.

``Ozil is a young player, 25 years old so of course there is a lot of room for improvement for him.''

Wenger maintains there is no extra special demands placed on the German playmaker, who arrived in a wave of publicity and scored a superb first goal for his new club in the 2-0 Champions League win over Napoli on October 1.

``We have plenty of players who can take the ball and play, but because he plays in the central part of the pitch the ball goes through him,'' Wenger said.

``However, we don't put any special responsibility on him. Maybe he feels a bit more pressure to do that.

``But we just want the game to be played like we see it and do not put any special responsibility on him because everybody in our team can deliver great balls.''

The Premier League leaders are well placed to progress through to the last 16 in Europe following their 1-0 smash-and-grab raid on Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.

Should Dortmund draw at home with second-placed Napoli and the Gunners beat Marseille, then it would put the English side through and mean last season's Champions League runners-up would have to be content with dropping down into the Europa League.

That would leave Arsenal to then fight it out with Napoli to secure top spot and with it seeding for the knockout stage.

``We know that tomorrow is a very big game in that final stage of the qualifiers. We have an opportunity to do it at home,'' said Wenger, who will have midfielder Mathieu Flamini back from suspension.

``You say 12 points may not be enough, it is true, but it might as well be enough and maybe already tomorrow, so let's get the 12 points.''

Any hope of Marseille extending their own European campaign disappeared following a fourth-straight Group F defeat in Napoli, where they went down 3-2 on matchday four.

Wenger, though, maintains their European results to do not tell the whole story for Elie Baup's team.

``They have quality, they are in a better period at the moment because they won their last two games and that makes them a dangerous team to play against,'' the Arsenal manager said.

``The quality of our concentration and focus will be vital tomorrow.''
Baup has no doubts Arsenal can make an impact in the Champions League this season.

``In my mind Arsenal is a team which has both ability, but also a very balanced side,'' he said.

``This is also a team which, when it has difficult moments, they can manage it very well and then be decisive.

``Arsenal are an extremely strong side in these competitions, and have made further improvements since Mesut Ozil signed.''

Baup added: ``They are the best side in our group and are a team which is going to qualify.

``When you get to the last 16 and the quarter-finals, the teams are all very close together.

``However, this season Arsenal have an undeniable attacking quality. They also have a lot of French players who are really improving, like Olivier Giroud who is a top-quality goalscorer.

``They have great technical players and have a great spirit.''


ends

Crucial game,3pts takes us to the next round.


Gunners!


Arsenal 4-1 Marseille

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Gunners all d way

No need to demolish Marseille, a goal in favour of arsenal is enough to take dem to d knockout stages. I wouldn't rule out d possibilities of demolition if d chances ar there, go gunners nd make ur fans proud.

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Gunners for life

Goals from Giroud,Walcott,Rambo and Carzola

I always believe in Arsenal, we'll pick d maximum point. ♣♣♣

arsenal 4 marseille 0....bayern laverkusen 2 0
basel 2 chelsea 1...click like if u beliv me

Gunners till C. Ronaldo plays Eyimba FC. meanwhile guys, check out our players when they were todlers!

Why did Walcott show all his eyes in their glory?

gunners 4ever.... my prediction of 2dy match is Arsenal 3 vs 0 Marseille

Up gunners

I hope Arsenal get a comfortable win over Marseille, while Dortmund play out a draw with Napoli. If the results all turn out this way, we're guaranteed qualification from the group stage and can then play the last match away at Napoli with less pressure.

Looking forward to Cardiff already. As for Marseile, it's job done.

Go Gunners!!! we gonna demolish them, #proudlyaGunner

gunners will win this one, 2-0 or more

I don't see a draw in dortmunds home as I see dortmund win as all I want frm arsenal is my 3 points come on arsenal.......

it's been quite a long time since teams with 10 points in champions league group stage were still in danger of not qualifying..

this goes to show how tough this group is

Arsenal will definitely Draw ...dy can't ft escape my wrath

I wouldn't wanna miss this match,but I just pray all telemundo series/tvs get really screwed up tonite

Arsenal wins 3-1

willyede: I don't see a draw in dortmunds home as I see dortmund win as all I want frm arsenal is my 3 points come on arsenal.......

Dortmund's morale seems to be on the low at the moment. Ever since we beat them at home, they've lost two consecutive matches, 2-1 and 0-3, to Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich respectively. If Napoli decide to up their game tonight, a win could be add to get for the home team.

Arsenal will surely win Marseille. Y ar u guys wasting your time to predict this match, we have won it already.

U c, when Arsenal wins, we do it in a
special way

The only club to av gone unbeaten in a
season and winning d Epl is Arsenal.

D only club dat hasnt been relegated technically is
Arsenal.

The fastest player in the world is an Arsenal Player.

The most entertaining team in the world is also Arsenal.

If i begin to mention all our records, people will say we are
proud.

Sometimes, I dont know y so many opponents hate Arsenal. Now I know why:

because we are too good