Arsenal star has created more chances for his team-mates than any other player in the Premier League

Arsenal star has created more chances for his team-mates than any other player in the Premier League

Arsenal beat rivals Tottenham 2-0 in the North London derby at the Emirates in the Premier League on Saturday.

Mesut Ozil has come under fire from football pundits and even sections of his own fanbase this season.

Ozil started against Spurs and did a stellar job in proving his critics wrong.

The 29-year-old showed that he can be a big match player as he put on an impressive display, providing an assist and being awarded Man of the Match.

The playmaker of Turkish origin has now created more chances for his team-mates this season than any other Premier League player.

Ozil has created 34 chances this season.

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The Arsenal star has one goal and three assists in 10 Premier League games this season.

Had his teammates been less profligate in front of goal his assist tally would be considerably higher.

Ozil has under 12 months remaining on his current contract but has yet to sign a new deal with Arsenal.

The Gunners will take on FC Koln next in the Europa League, Ozil is not expected to play as Arsene Wenger tends to rotate his side for European fixtures.