This archive report was first published on 16 December 2019.
On December 16, 2019, Mesut Ozil was substituted in the 60th minute of Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Manchester City at the Emirates.
The 31-year-old German international was replaced by Emile Smith-Rowe, and his reaction was immediate and visible.
Ozil kicked his gloves away in frustration, a move that has sparked debate and discussion among football fans and pundits.
This incident is not the first time an Arsenal player has expressed displeasure after being substituted. Granit Xhaka was involved in a similar incident during a match against Crystal Palace in October.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a hat-trick for Manchester City, with Raheem Sterling also scoring in the match.
Freddie Ljungberg, the interim manager of Arsenal, made the decision to substitute Ozil, which has been met with criticism from some quarters.
However, it is worth noting that Ozil's performance in the match was not up to par, and the substitution may have been a tactical decision to bring in a fresh player.
