“Am I watching prime Zidane?” – Arsenal fans find a glimmer of light within a poor performance

While Arsenal’s night was largely poor, there was one small positive from the game: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s performance.

Arsenal fielded an almost full-strength team against Bayern Munich last night but alas most of the players didn’t really show up. Theo Walcott blasted Arsenal into the lead but after that was very clumsy going forward. Alexis Sanchez was at times sloppy with the ball, frustrated with his teammates and lazy in defence. The back four were soft-centred, porous and seemingly lost without Koscielny, however, in midfield Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain outshone his teammates and was arguably the best player on the pitch. 

The Arsenal fans rightly recognised the midfielder’s performance and praised him heavily after the game. 

100% sure that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will become as BIG as Mesut Özil at this club. His future looks incredible

— ArsenalCreator (@ArsenalCreator1) March 8, 2017

One player I've gained a lot of respect for over the last few weeks in Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, hopefully he can keep it up.

— Arsenal (@ffarsenalfc) March 8, 2017

Just home from The Emirates… Have to say, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was absolutely magnificent in central midfield. Best player on the park.

— Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) March 7, 2017

Despite that disgraceful game, you have to applaud Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for his amazing performance! 👏🏻

— Evan Cooper (@Lacazest) March 7, 2017

Am I watching Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain or prime Zidane? Genuinely couldn't tell you right now.

— Pádraig (@afcpadraig) March 7, 2017