It Was Tactical Emery Defends Ozil Half Time Substitution
The north London side went 1-0 up after a fine finish from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but conceded before half-time as the Seagulls broke from defending a corner, with a Stephan Lichtsteiner mistake aiding their cause. Ozil, who has often been dropped entirely for away games, was hooked at the break and the Gunners produced a tepid second-half display as they were unable to force a winner. But Emery insists that the introduction of Iwobi for the German was a tactically-motivated decision....