Mesut Ozil Sets New Premier League Assists Record in Arsenal vs. Tottenham Derby

Arsenal maestro Mesut Ozil has etched his name in the Premier League history books after becoming the first player to register assists in six consecutive league matches.

OptaJoe confirmed the achievement after the Germany international teed up Kieran Gibbs to equalise against Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's north London derby, which ended 1-1:

It's only fitting Ozil's feat was crystallised with such a superb assist, too, cutting in from the right before looping an expertly waited cross to Hugo Lloris' back post that Gibbs couldn't help but convert.

The Mirror went the extra mile when illustrating the pinpoint accuracy of his creative talents:

Sky Sports Football confirmed the former Real Madrid playmaker was level with five other Premier League players, current and former, before cementing his outright lead in consecutive assists against Spurs:

Ozil has been affected by periods of inconsistency since moving to the Premier League in 2013 but has always remained among Arsenal's most important assets and is once again enjoying peak form this season.

Eurosport were also on hand to show how reliable the 27-year-old has been this term, which is just as well considering the side's lack of a world-class finishing figure:

Ozil's record for the season now stands at 10 assists and one goal in 11 Premier League games, equal to having a direct hand in one goal every game.

Two seasons with the Gunners and it's clear the German's transition to England has been a successful one, with this latest accolade moving Ozil one step closer to one day going down in Arsenal folklore.