For the first time this season, Ozil started in attack with Alexis Sanchez and Alexandre Lacazette at Goodison Park.

And all three were on the scoresheet as Arsenal bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat to Watford.

Ozil has been criticised this season over his underwhelming displays.

But following victory at Everton, Wenger gave his backing to the Germany playmaker.

When asked if Ozil was back to his best, the Arsenal boss said: "I would say yes.