Wenger: Ozil improving due to 'more determined attitude'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes an attitude adjustment is at the heart of Mesut Ozil's improved form.

The 28-year-old German international had been reduced to a bench role earlier in the season as he worked to rediscover his best play and recover from a short-term knee injury.

He returned to form in the Gunners' north London derby victory over Tottenham last week. For Wenger, it all comes down to Ozil's improved mental approach.

"Ozil has worked hard and he's extremely fit at the moment, that's why you see him sharp, the quality of his technical aspect is always there but he has added a more determined attitude and that's what you want from him and great players," Wenger explained, as quoted by James Dale of Sky Sports.

"Football today is very demanding on the mental and the physical aspect. Mesut today is in a much better shape than he was before."

Wenger added: "Every player wants to be a star. When they don't manage to do it they're all disappointed but the best way to achieve it is to work hard and show the quality of performance people expect from you."