Arsenal star Mesut Ozil thanks his fans as he toasts his birthday with a custom cake
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Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has marked his 27th birthday by thanking his legion of fans on social media.
The German international, who helped guide the reigning world champions into Euro 2016 qualification this week, capped his birthday by blowing out candles on a custom cake.
Ozil posted a picture of his celebration on Instagram with the caption: 'One year older yet again! Thank you all so much for your birthday messages! Here's to another great year...#bestfansworldwide #thankyou #happyMesut #birthday.'
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil caps his birthday with a custom cake, thanking his fans on social media
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is thrilled to have Ozil reaching his potential during a promising start to the season.
The 27-year-old was the heartbeat of Arsenal's attack as they swept aside rivals Manchester United 3-0 earlier this month and Wenger believes that performance should be a benchmark for Ozil.
Arsenal's record signing also scored his first goal of the season against Louis van Gaal's side, which Wenger sees as a sign of things to come.
'You want Mesut to score as well in a big game and he did that against Man United,' said Wenger. 'When you are an offensive player that is an important part of it.
'I believe there are goals in him and in that game he has shown it.
'I think it can increase the belief and the hunger of the team. On the other hand you have to show that you can come into every game with that focus.'
Wenger will hope Ozil can replicate his recent form at Watord on Saturday.
The Gunners head to Vicarage Road in second place in the Premier League table, just two points behind leaders Manchester City.
Ozil (centre) celebrates with Arsenal team-mates after his goal in the recent 3-0 win over Manchester United
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes the German international will add more goals to his game
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