Arsenal manager Arsenal Wenger believes Mesut Ozil is ‘highly focused’ ahead of their first leg Champions League Last 16 clash against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday

The last time the two sides met, in the second leg of the Champions League last season, the Gunners defeated Bayern 2-0 at Emirates, with Mesut Ozil scoring the decisive second goal. Overall, they’ve met four times in five seasons.

The 67-year-old manager says the World Cup winning midfielder is ‘highly focused’ on helping his side get a positive result at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

‘I have no doubt that we play well in Germany and Ozil is ‘highly focused’ on having a good performance,’ Wenger told the Arsenal website.

The French manager admits that he has been satisfied with both German internationals Ozil and defender Shkodran Mustafi’s recent performances for the club.

‘I’m pleased with both. They have a very good attitude and approach, which German players often have. [I’m satisfied] with their performances too,’ he added.

‘Mustafi has brought us a lot of stability – he’s strong in the challenges and has developed.

‘Ozil has played here for a few years and perfectly knows our team and the way we want to play in every game. I think for both this will be an important game.’

Arsenal will be hoping to overcome Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Kick-off has been set for 21:45.