The outstanding form shown by Ozil has been the catalyst
to the Gunners' climb to the top of the Barclays Premier League table heading into 2016 as they
go in search of a first title in 12 years.
The 27-year-old club-record signing has been immaculate
in recent weeks and has already notched up 16 assists in the league this
season.
The latest came in Monday's 2-0 win over Bournemouth,
with Ozil then adding the second goal himself after neat interplay with Olivier
Giroud.
With the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla
sidelined, and Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey only just back from injury, Ozil
has shouldered a lot of the creative responsibilities for the Gunners and
Wenger feels the former Real Madrid man has developed as a result.
"When he was injured for a long period he worked
very hard physically," he said of Ozil.
"He is a complete athlete. I also believe he has
grown in stature and takes responsibilities, leadership in the team and on that
front he has improved tremendously and looks determined to lead the team
compared to when he arrived.
"I think he plays in a position that suits him well.
He plays in a style of football that suits him well.
"This season he was not stopped by injuries and I
believe that he arrives at an age - 27 - that you think 'it's time for me to
really be efficient in every single game, and I want to enjoy every single
game'."
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