The Germany playmaker, who has registered 18 Premier League assists so far this term, has been shortlisted for the PFA's top individual prize for his excellent displays
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil fully deserves his nomination for the PFA's Player of the Year award.
Ozil has been the Gunners' standout performer this term, scoring six goals and registering 18 assists in the top flight to date.
His impressive efforts have not been enough to inspire Arsenal to any silverware, however, with Wenger's men likely to have to make do with another top-four finish.
Ozil's superb performances have led to him being included in the shortlist for the PFA's top individual gong along with Leicester City trio Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante, Tottenham's Harry Kane and Dimitri Payet of West Ham.
And Wenger believes Ozil is a worthy contender for the accolade, lauding his improvement in front of goal in the current campaign.
"He has been more efficient," said Wenger in a media conference.
"He has created more chances and scored more goals. I hope he will get 10 goals because that is the tally he should get.
"But he is miles ahead on assists and deserves this kind of award."
Arsenal head into Sunday's home clash with Crystal Palace 13 points behind surprise leaders Leicester - albeit with a game in hand - but Wenger is refusing to concede that their title hopes are over.
"We need a strong run now," he added. "There is pressure but a lot of pressure on the teams around us.
"It is perceived the title is over but I don't think that completely. We have to fight from now until the end of the season."
source goal.com
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