Top 5 Arsenal Quotes 2013 – “Almost Like They Were Playing PlayStation”, Said Ozil

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2013 was a great year for Arsenal FC as they got more points in the calender year than any other premier club.

Let’s rewind the clock a bit and see top 5 Arsenal related quotes of 2013,

5. Mesut Ozil about Wilshere’s goal

Mesut Ozil

Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil was full of praise for his teammates for scoring a super team goal against Norwich City. PlayStation goal indeed.

Mesut Ozil said,

‘I’ve got to praise the three players involved for the first goal.

‘It was real “tiki-taka” – almost like they were playing PlayStation! It was an unbelievable goal.’

Quote Source: Daily Mail

4.  Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus on Tomas Rosicky

Marco Reus

Marco Rues is probably one of the best wingers in the game at the moment. Any guess who is his role model? It’s none other than Arsenal Veteran Tomas Rosicky (TR7).

Reus said,

“My idol was always Tomas Rosicky. He had such a good eye for an opening and knew where his team-mates were, and he was so quick.” 

Quote source: Arsenal.Com

3. Arsène Wenger Tribute To Alex Ferguson

Wenger

Alex Ferguson retirement was one of the most notable football moment in 2013. Arsene Wenger shared a great rivalry with Alex Fergusion but that does not prevent the Frenchman from giving his tribute to one of the all time great managers in English football.

Wenger said,

“It is difficult to imagine English football without him, but it’s now a reality and a fact.”

Quote source: Arsenal.Com

2. Pat Rice’s Speech when receiving his MBE

Legend as a player. Legend as an assistant manager. It was one great legendary speech too ( given when he was receiving his MBE),

He said,

“Football and Arsenal have been my life and I have so many fantastic memories from my career. It has been a privilege to have represented Arsenal Football Club for more than 40 years. A great club with great values.”

Quote source: Arsenal.Com

On behalf of SoccerSouls and all the football lovers, we wish for good health and happiness for Pat Rice.

1. Mesut Ozil Again

Mesut Ozil

Top spot goes to Mesut Ozil who was the best thing that happened to Arsenal football club in 2013.

After joining the North London club, he commented that he would have joined arsenal for free and spoke highly of Arsene Wenger.

“I would have come here for free. That wouldn’t have been a problem. When I spoke to Arsène Wenger on the phone he was full of respect and as a player I need that.”

Quote source: Arsenal.Com

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