AP Global Football 10 Quotebox

LONDON (AP) Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global football poll:

Mark Rodden, Paris-based Irish football writer

"Ozil showed why he cost so much money with a glorious first touch and perfect pass to set up Arsenal's opening goal against Sunderland. He would have had a couple more assists in the first half alone were it not for Theo Walcott's wasteful finishing."

James Thorogood, editor of Bundesliga.com

"With Borussia Dortmund producing one of the most scintillating performances seen in the Bundesliga so far this season, it's not without reason that they should dominate the rankings this week. Their 6-2 thrashing of Hamburger SV not only cost Thorsten Fink his job, but also sent a message to Germany's top flight and Europe."

Alejandro Cisternas, El Mercurio, Chile

"Messi, as always is making key goals and plays for Barcelona (and Alexis Sanchez saved the game against Sevilla). Also worth mentioning Arturo Vidal as a key player for Juventus and with a great scoring performance despite being a midfielder."

Tom Timmerman, St Louis Post

"Mounir El Hamdaoui scored three goals and helped on another, which is something I always like to reward. That gives him the nod over Costa Mitroglou of Olympiakos, who did no small feat of back-to-back hat tricks."

Marco Monteverde, News Corp. Australia

"Hamburg are the latest victims as Dortmund's desire to regain the Bundesliga title has them five from five, and averaging three goals a game."

Sam Tighe, Bleacher Report

"Many will talk about BVB's big win and Everton's upset of Chelsea, but my tip of the hat goes to Beijing Guoan, who recorded an astonishing 6-0 victory over Sven-Goran Eriksson's Guangzhou R&F."

Aurelio Capaldi, RAI Sport, Italy

"Borussia Dortmund demolished Hamburg 6-2, are top of the Bundesliga just after the best start of their history and keep playing nice football."

Richard Jolly, ESPN

"Everton signalled the start of a new era at Goodison Park in wonderful style as Roberto Martinez recorded his first league win in charge. They put in a hugely committed performance on a memorable evening."

Paolo Condo, Gazzetta dello Sport, Italy

"I was impressed by Gareth Bale. He didn't play an outstanding match in Villarreal but scoring at the first chance, when all the eyes of the world focus on you, is the true champion's destiny."

Julian Bennetts, Hayters News Agency

"Diego Lopez may have seen Villarreal score twice against him in Real Madrid's 2-2 draw but this was an exceptional night for the goalkeeper, who produced a number of simply outstanding saves."

Mike McGrath, The Sun and Wardles news agency

"Gareth Bale may be the world's most expensive player and he also scored on debut, but Lionel Messi still holds the title of world's best player. He showed again that he is priceless to Barcelona."