Mesut Ozil would prefer to create his own Arsenal legacy rather than be compared with Denis Bergkamp.

The German has been likened to Bergkamp due to his creative ability in attack.

"I've been told so many times over the years that this is how Bergkamp played," Ozil told the club's website.

"Of course that makes me proud and it is an honour to be compared with him. Bergkamp is a living legend at Arsenal and he was an amazing football player.

"But I do not want to compare myself with anybody.

"I have my own style and I've had it since I was a kid. I am proud of these comparisons, but I am Mesut Ozil and I'm not finished yet."