Mesut Ozil couldn’t hide his delight at Arsenal leapfrogging the best side the world has ever seen to take third place and push Tottenham even further down the league table.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal evades Mohamed Diame, Deandre Yedlin and Florian Lejeune of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 01: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal evades Mohamed Diame, Deandre Yedlin and Florian Lejeune of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Just under two months ago, Arsenal were some 10 points behind Spurs in the race for a top four place but as the Lily Livers collapse, Arsenal have taken full advantage.

Speaking to the media after his Man of the Match performance against Newcastle, Mesut Ozil was doing his best not to laugh when the subject of Tottenham came up.

He wasn’t quite able to manage it.

Although Ozil didn’t register a goal or assist against the Magpies, he finished the game with two key passes, five crosses, and 12 ball recoveries while covering 10km.

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