Reece Oxford Pleaded Arsenal to Buy Ozil on Twitter, Then Dominated Him on Debut

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West Ham's teenage sensation Reece Oxford produced a brilliantly assured performance in his Premier League debut on Sunday, neutralising Mesut Ozil and helping the Hammers on their way to a shock 2-0 win over Arsenal.

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But just two years ago, at the age of 14, the midfielder was on Twitter urging Arsenal to sign the very same Germany midfielder he managed so effectively on Sunday.

"

Yeah boy Ozil is At Arsenal You Know it's Peak this Season Are Midfield Is too Strong, Might be Getting Di Maria To !!

— Ox (@Reeceoxford_) September 2, 2013"

Apparently a keen Arsenal supporter at the time, the youngster was desperate to see then-Real Madrid team-mates Ozil and Angel Di Maria join the north London club.

"

Arsenal Best Get Ozil Or di Maria !

— Ox (@Reeceoxford_) September 2, 2013"

Hammers fans will hope that Oxford's years in the West Ham academy have changed his allegiances, or Arsene Wenger might take an interest after the 16-year-old's impressive debut.

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