By John Drayton

PUBLISHED: 05:15 EST, 13 October 2013 | UPDATED: 05:15 EST, 13 October 2013


Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes Mesut Ozil can fire Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004.

The 42.5million deadline day signing has made an immediate impact since arriving at the Emirates and scored his first goal for the club in the Champions League win over Napoli at the start of the month.

He also has three assists to his credit so far, the highest in the league, as the Gunners sit pretty at the top of the table. 

He's the one! Arsenal legend Robert Pires (below, with manager Arsene Wenger) thinks Mesut Ozil (above) will inspire the club to a first Premier League title since 2004

He's the one! Arsenal legend Robert Pires (below, with manager Arsene Wenger) thinks Mesut Ozil (above) will inspire the club to a first Premier League title since 2004

Pires, who played for Arsenal between 2000 and 2006 and won two league titles, thinks the 24-year-old German can help the team stay the course.

The Frenchman, 39, is currently training with Arsenal to keep up his fitness.

He told Daily Star Sunday: 'It's now possible for Arsenal to win as the young players have grown up and have more experience.

Trophy drought: Pires and Thierry Henry (right) were instrumental in the 'Invincibles' team that went unbeaten as they won the title in 2003-2004

Trophy drought: Pires and Thierry Henry (right) were instrumental in the 'Invincibles' team that went unbeaten as they won the title in 2003-2004

Setting the pace: Arsenal have made an excellent start to the Premier League season

Setting the pace: Arsenal have made an excellent start to the Premier League season

'They also have a good mix for Wenger. If you put Ozil in the middle, I think it's a very good mix for Arsenal.' 

While the Premier League remains a distinct possibility, Pires believes more work is required before they challenge for the Champions League crown.

He added: 'Seriously, I think Arsenal have got the potential to win the Premier League.

'But the Champions League, I don't know.

'The most important thing is to focus on the league because it is very important for the club and for the fans.'

To Brazil: Ozil scored Germany's final goal in their 3-0 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland on Friday, ensuring their passage to the finals

To Brazil: Ozil scored Germany's final goal in their 3-0 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland on Friday, ensuring their passage to the World Cup finals

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I cant wait to see an all gunn blazing midfield combination of Carzola, Wilshere & Ozil. Though it will be difficult to play 3 creative midfielders together. With these 3 and a worldclass striker in January, winning the champions league this season seems a possibility.

Real Madrid sold Ozil to Arsenal because Spurs got up their nose, messing them about over Bale`s transfer to put pressure on the Arsenal. Spurs shot themselves in the foot and Arsenal got Ozil.

Is interesting what non Arsenal fans are saying! There is only 1 player missing at the Arsenal and that is a centre forward/goal scorer! Suarez in January and it starts rocking! And he qualifies for EL should have pushed to £60 million tag or if thats what it would have taken before the window closed!

You're right David. Isco is younger and better.

Deluded

Pires is absolutely right. And people saying "what if Ozil gets injured"? Are you that thick? The player of the season from last season has yet to kick a ball yet this season - Santi Cazorla. I thought we would be up there and fighting WITHOUT Ozil.. Now we have Ozil, I can honestly say 1st or 2nd is a definate possibility.

Pull the other one Robert! You are not, by any chance, an Arsenal fan are you Monsieur Pires?

David, London, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago If he was anything special Real Madrid wouldn't have sold him. A reject ....................................................... Rejects sign for Tottenham & Chelsea.

I hope we don't get too reliant on Ozil, even though he's done terrific for us I don't want us to panic if he's unavailable to play. We need to get comfortable playing without him too, and with the like's of Ramsey, Arteta, Flamini, Cazorla etc I'm confident we'll do well!

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