Sign up to FREE email alerts from Mirror - Arsenal FC Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

Mesut Ozil may not be carving up defences l ike he did with Arsenal last year , but the midfield creator showed he still knows how to put on an assist - even if it was off the pitch and with a kebab knife instead of a football.

The German international recently got back to London after a trip to Turkey, from where his family originally hails, and was clearly still in the mood for the nation's popular cuisine upon his return.

After enjoying some of Istanbul's finest dining with new flame Amine Gulse, Ozil showed that even the most professional footballers crave unhealthy food - with a trip to a kebab shop in Golders Green.

Once at the restaurant, Arsenal's no.10 was only to happy to help out behind the counter, slicing the meat for a doner kebab in front of a film crew.

(Image: Vantagenews.com) (Image: Vantagenews.com)

He has been given time off by Arsene Wenger after suffering back spasms - to ensure he is ready for the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on March 4th.

The Gunners have a rare free weekend because of Southampton's involvement in the EFL Cup final on Sunday.

And the 28-year-old will be hoping that a short break from football - and the attentions of former Miss World Turkey Gulse - will help him to rediscover his best form on the pitch.

After chipping in with 19 assists in the Premier League last term, the World Cup winner has only managed four so far this term.

(Image: SE)

Mesut Ozil's Premier League assists for Arsenal 9 2013/14 5 2014-15 19 2015-16 4 2016-17