By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:17 BST, 2 May 2019 | Updated: 23:06 BST, 2 May 2019
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Something peculiar occurred in the 33rd minute: the sight of Mesut Ozil sprinting back to help curb a Valencia counter attack and it raised some eyebrows.
Spotting the potential for danger as away goalkeeper Neto, ball in hand, geared up to release Rodrigo down the left, Arsenal's No 10 bust a gut to get back.
What's more, the German - alongside Matteo Guendouzi - helped nip the brief scare in the bud. Wonders never cease.
Mesut Ozil embarks on a probing run through midfield against Valencia
Mesut Ozil looks dejected as Valencia take the lead in the Europa League semi-final first leg
Matteo Guendouzi and Ozil return to the centre circle after Mouctar Diakhaby scores
The penny, it appears, is finally dropping for Ozil. Question is: has it dropped too late for him to salvage his Arsenal career?
Speaking on Wednesday, Ozil spelt out his desire to remain at Arsenal. Earning £350,000 per week, that's quite
