Mesut Ozil: Arsenal must stay at the top after surviving 'Arsenovember' slump

Mesut Ozil is confident Arsenal can challenge for the title this season after avoiding a traditional November slump.

Arsene Wenger's side have often struggled for results during November but appear to have put their 'curse' to bed in recent weeks.

The Gunners cruised to a 5-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday evening, climbing to second place in the Premier League table, and have avoided defeat in the top flight since the opening day of the season.

Arsenal are just three points behind leaders Chelsea and Ozil, who scored his eighth goal of the season at the London Stadium, is pleased with his team's progress.

"I'm very happy about the result," Ozil told Goal. "We took our chances and didn't ease off maybe with one or two goals too much.

"We are in a good position in the title race now and survived our annual 'Arsenovember' without a defeat in the Premier League and are confident for the next matches.

"But we must keep on winning and the lads must stay fit and healthy to stay at the top," he added.

Alexis Sanchez, like Ozil, is in rude health after scoring a hat-trick against Slaven Bilic's side and continues to thrive in a central role.

Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain is adamant the duo's partnership is key to Arsenal's attacking "flow" ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Basel.