Premier League: Arsene Wenger praises Mesut Ozil after Bournemouth win

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been delighted with Mesut Ozil's performance on Monday, when Arsenal defeated Bournemouth 2-0. The German playmaker provided his 16th assist of the season on Gabriel's first-half opening goal and then scored one himself after the break. At the post-match news conference Wenger was asked if Ozil is the best player in the league, and the Frenchman replied: "Look at the numbers on the assists and they speak for him." "He reminds me of Bergkamp", Wenger added. "Bergkamp was more of a goalscorer than him and Ozil is more about assists, but now Ozil is becoming more of a goalscorer, so they are really comparable. I have seen a few good games from Ozil. What is important is that he is convincing everyone that he is not just a very talented player, but someone who is ready to work very hard for the team. Overall he is the complete player. I've not seen many players of his quality. He is an exceptional player and you have to give me credit - I always defended that point of view even when people were sceptical." "Mesut was the focal point of our team against Bournemouth because we had a new midfield again. He was the guy who gave reassurance with his technical security and fluidity. He gives the team confidence." Another Arsenal player had something to celebrate after Monday's match: goalkeeper Petr Cech broke the Premier League record for clean sheets as he clinched his 170th shutout. Arsenal are currently 11/8 at Bet365 to win the Premier League title this season.