Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil hopes they can ease tension with fans by beating FA Cup semifinal opponents Manchester City.

Ozil hopes Wembley success could help to quell the toxic atmosphere among the Arsenal fanbase.

“The secret is that we believe in ourselves," he added. “That we support each other on the pitch, that we're mentally strong and focused to get the trophy.

“We've won it two times since I've been here. It's my fourth year here and I've won it twice, and it would be nicer to have the trophy in my hands again.

“I think it would do a lot of good for the fans too, to see us winning trophies."