Ozil was in great form (Picture: Getty)
Ozil was in great form (Picture: Getty)

Mesut Ozil scored his first goal of the season and provided an assist as he put in his best showing in an Arsenal shirt this season against Everton amid speculation surrounding his future.

The Germany international has endured a tough start to the season and has been roundly criticised for his performances.

Gunners legend Martin Keown claimed he had ‘already left’ Arsenal mentally, with his contract expiring at the end of the 2017/18 campaign.

Is Mourinho luring him to Manchester United? (Picture: Getty)

Reports claimed the World Cup winner had already told his Arsenal team-mates that he had signed for Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho desperate to work with him again.

But, despite the off-field attention, he was in splendid form at Goodison Park as he scored a header and provided an assist for Alexandre Lacazette to put Arsenal 3-1 up before being subbed off in the 82nd minute.

And United fans are convinced that he has suddenly bucked up his ideas in order to ‘audition’ for a move to Old Trafford.

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