The German scored his first goal in Arsenal colours
before setting up Olivier Giroud as an early Gunners surge saw of the Italians
with surprising ease.
Arsene Wenger heaped praise on Mesut Ozil's all-action
display in Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.
The Germany international midfielder scored his first
goal for the club since his deadline-day move from Real Madrid when he
side-footed home superbly from Aaron Ramsey's cross with just eight minutes
gone.
Ozil, Arsenal's record signing, then turned provider as
his cut back allowed Olivier Giroud to tap home seven minutes later to ensure
Wenger celebrated 17 years in charge of the club in style.
Arsenal were more conservative in their approach in the
second half against Rafael Benitez's side as the Premier League leaders looked
to retain their comfortable advantage.
Wenger was particularly glowing in his appraisal of
Ozil's performance after the game, as he told Sky Sports: "(In the) first
half he was absolutely amazing.
"Everything was in there. Collective skill,
individual skill, finishing. All that you dream to see in the stand when you
come to see football.
"It's good (for Ozil to get his first goal). When
you take too long to score it is on your mind but he got rid of that."
Arsenal now top Group F after defeating Marseille 2-1 in
their opening fixture.
Wenger believes the club's next two fixtures in the
Champions League against Borussia Dortmund are crucial to their progress to the
round of 16.
"We can not start any better," he continued.
"The next two will be the deciders.
"We want to come back after the international break
and play like that against Dortmund."
Culled from Goal
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