Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks believes Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil would be better appreciated if he played for Spurs.

Ozil was outstanding for the Gunners in victory over Spurs on Saturday, though has battled to win over sections of the Arsenal support.

Crooks wrote in his BBC Sport column: “I have said it before and I will say it again: Ozil should be playing for Tottenham, where he would be far more appreciated.

“Spurs fans would be giving him that ovation every week."

He added: “Considering some of the complaints I have heard in recent years about Wenger and Ozil from Arsenal fans, I am not entirely sure they deserve either of them."