The standout feature of Arsenal’s comfortable 3-0 victory against Aston Villa was undoubtedly the slick combination play between Mesut Ozil and Danny Welbeck that resulted in two quick-fire goals.

Each player assisted the other, each nonchalantly applied a clinical finishing touch. Things clicked and as our German World Cup winner said after the game, the new boy’s pace helps simplify the Gunners game.

“I think when you assess [Welbeck’s] pass, it was really well timed,” Ozil told Arsenal Player of the build-up to his 32nd minute strike.

“He saw me and played me through to finish. I didn’t have to do that much because I was one-on-one against the goalkeeper and made sure that I stayed ice-cold in front of goal – that was that.

“When you analyse [Welbeck’s] game, you notice that he makes a lot of runs and knows where he needs to be. We’re pleased to have a striker like him here. He makes the game simpler for us through his runs and speed.

“[On Saturday] he proved again that he is very dangerous in front of goal and personally, I’m happy for him because in recent games, he missed a few chances. Things worked really well for him on Saturday and that’s why I’m pleased for him.”

In the temporary absence of Olivier Giroud it bodes well for the future.

Ozil also took the time to thank the travelling Gooners who heartily sang his name at Villa Park…while also reminding our dear neighbours that they sold a quite-good-at-football-monkey-like-fellow to a club in Spain.

“When you know that your own fans are behind you, that gives you self-belief and encouragement,” said the 25-year-old.

“I’m generally very satisfied. I think when you assess after the game and see that you have scored and made a goal, you’re relieved and very pleased.

“I’d like to praise the whole team again, who really supported me, and especially the fans who were very loud. I want to thank the fans, who were really behind me and support the whole team so well.”

There will of course be another chance to remind Sp*rs of Daniel Levy’s transfer activity during next weekend’s North London derby and a chance to revel in the dubious professional choices of Mauricio Pocchetino’s dear mama.