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Mesut Ozil turns helicopter co-pilot

Mesut Ozil has been flying during Arsenal's pre-season - both on the pitch and now behind the controls of a helicopter as an impromptu co-pilot.
 The German playmaker scored during the Gunners' 3-0 demolition of Everton - with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla also on target - to claim the Barclays Asia Trophy in Singapore on Saturday.

Ozil appeared to celebrate his side's success by taking to the air in a helicopter on Sunday, sharing a picture of him in the cockpit, accompanied by the caption: 'Flight attendant M1Ö reporting for duty and assisting the helicopter pilot as good as possible!'.

Having struggled for form and fitness last season in the wake of Germany''s World Cup victory, Ozil impressed towards the end of last term - with Arsene Wenger hinting that he will be handed a starring role as central playmaker for the campaign ahead.

Speaking previously, Wenger said: 'It is a big season for him because he had a difficult start last year and in the second part of the season he was very important.

'He understands the rhythms of English football and he has improved his defensive attitude. He works hard and offensively he is a top class player,' he added.

The FA Cup champions' next pre-season game is against Olympique Lyon back in the Emirates Cup at their home stadium on Saturday July 25 - although Ozil is unlikely to be making the journey there in his newfound transport.

Arsenal complete their scheduled Emirates Cup fixtures against Wolfsburg before facing Premier League champions Chelsea in the FA Community Shield at Wembley on August 2 - with their campaign kicking off against West Ham seven days later.
Source:www.dailymail.co.uk

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