Eric Cantona on Ozil's Champions League Goal: 'That was Like a Pure Football Orgasm'

Published on: 05 November 2016

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has brilliantly described Mesut Ozil's Champions League goal for Arsenal in midweek.


The German playmaker clinched a superb winning goal for the Gunners to complete a comeback against Ludogorets on Tuesday, a goal that lit up social media.


Ozil broke clear before deftly chipping the ball over the onrushing Ludogorets keeper, collecting the ball once more and, effortlessly reducing two defenders to quivering wrecks on the floor, and slide the ball confidently into the net. It was a devastating demonstration of Ozil's abilities and even the very best has sat up and took notice.

ICYMI: @MesutOzil1088's winner for @Arsenal last night, in all its glory.👌 #UCL https://t.co/5HtYE0F7xD

"The goal by Ozil for Arsenal in the Champions League was like a pure football orgasm," purred Cantona.


"It sent shivers down my spine: a lob over the keeper, a swing of the hips and a gentle ball in the corner of the net. Sometimes football truly is an art."


Cantona also made a video for Eurosport during which he told Jose Mourinho to hold on as the Manchester United manager faces the daunting task of hauling Manchester United out a poor run.

"Hang in there Jose!" Commissioner Cantona is back! And he has a message for his beloved Manchester United... pic.twitter.com/nXg9x03NMw

"The Special One, the Swedish One, the expensive one, the one with the hair transplant! All these ones they don't make a whole yet.


"But give them a little credit, football is not a f****** science! Plus Mourinho's nemesis Pep and Arsene are co-leading the Premiership so I strongly doubt Jose is not going to give up.


"Hang in there Jose! Could be worse you could be coaching Sunderland!"


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