Video: Mesut Ozil scores first Arsenal goal of 2017 against West Ham

Arsenal beat West Ham 3-0 at the Emirates in the London derby to get back on track in the chase for a top four spot.

Germany international of Turkish origin Mesut Ozil opened the scoring with his first goal of 2017.

Ozil was rather fortunate that the opposition goalkeeper made a bit of mess of his long range effort.

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The victory moved Arsenal into 5th place, just four points behind Manchester City with a game in hand.

The Gunners head to Selhurst Park next for another London derby against Crystal Palace next week.