Arsenal star playmaker Mesut Ozil has taken to social media to poke fun at his friend and teammate Per Mertesacker.

The duo played together at Werder Bremen, for the Germany national team and now for Arsenal.

Ozil shared a photo of himself in training running with the ball past the towering German centre-back. The 29-year-old included the following caption, “Catch me if you can Per Metesacker.”

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Ozil is expected to be back in action when Arsenal take on London rivals Chelsea in the Carabao Cup tonight.

The Gunners know a victory will book them a place in the final against Man City.