Mesut Özil has celebrated his niece’s first birthday ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old has been in a relaxed mood this week despite Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Swansea last weekend.

Özil posted a picture of his niece to Instagram along with the caption, “Happy Birthday My Love #mira#niece#love#LaFamilia”

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Arsenal are currently joint second in the Premier League with Manchester City on 73 points but have a game in hand over the Citizens.

Özil has nine assists and five goals in 28 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions.