Mesut Ozil is almost certain to start for Arsenal against rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

The playmaker of Turkish origin penned a brand new three-year contract at the club putting to bed rumours that he will be leaving.

Ozil was in Istanbul with fiancée Amine Gulse midweek celebrating his new deal but is back in London and ready to star against Spurs.

The 29-year-old has been in great form recently, picking up Arsenal player of the month awards for November and December.

Former Arsenal player Lee Dixon praised Ozil heading into the game describing him as a player capable of changing any game.

Dixon did however, point out one weakness Ozil must improve.

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“Mesut obviously leading by example, he can change any game,” he told BBC 5 Live.

“He can take any game by the scruff of the neck if he fancies it.

“I say that because that’s how I see him play.

“I think sometimes I just look at him and go ‘really?’

“I watch him a lot off the ball and some of his positioning is great when he just goes and stands in a position.”

Ozil continues to be criticised for being ‘lazy’ and not working hard enough.

The video below shows a compilation of some of his defensive work which proves otherwise.

What do you think. Is Ozil lazy or just misunderstood?

Showing you some of Mesut Özil’s defensive work this season because it deserves to have some light shone on it, new videos coming soon ⚽️? @MesutOzil1088 pic.twitter.com/wj56L0QdaQ

— Neymartive (@neymartive) 9 February 2018

Ozil has four goals and seven assists in all competitions for the North London based outfit this season.