Ozil is great but Fabregas was the best,says Aaron Ramsey

The Welshman praised his team-mate but still feels his ex-midfield colleague was the finest he has played with at the Gunners

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has voiced his admiration for Mesut Ozil's fine performances this season, but says he is not at Cesc Fabregas' level yet.

Ozil has already set up seven goals in nine Premier League appearances this campaign while scoring once himself, and Ramsey is in awe of his team-mate's abilities and vision.

Nevertheless, Ramsey has made it clear Ozil is not the best player he has played with at Arsenal since joining the club from Cardiff City in 2008, saving that honour for current Chelsea man Fabregas.

"He has a great eye for a ball – he has many assists – and his weight of pass is fantastic as well," Ramsey told the official UEFA website.

"He finds those little pockets of space very well and links up the play."

"Cesc Fabregas is the best player I have played with at Arsenal. He played in the same position as me and to have him to look up to when I first came here," the Wales international added.

"He was playing every week, assisting, scoring. He was just a very accomplished midfielder, so probably him [was best]."

Ramsey also had words of praise for Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi and has backed the 19-year-old to shine.

"Alex Iwobi is one to look out for, I think. He is very gifted and has great feet, so I am sure he will be one to look out for in the future," he concluded.

The teenager made his senior debut in the Gunners' 3-0 League Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday.