Arsene Wenger hails "regenerated" Mesut Ozil

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that Mesut Ozil looked more powerful during his side's FA Cup victory over Everton.

The Gunners booked their place in the semi-finals with a 4-1 win at the Emirates Stadium, and Wenger was particularly impressed with Ozil, who scored the first goal of the afternoon.

"Of course it's important for him he took his chance because sometimes you want him to take the chance because he always looks for the good pass," he told reporters.

"I hope that will encourage him. What I liked with him is that physically he looked regenerated, having more power in his runs.

"As well I liked that he did a lot of dirty work for a player like him, that means he tracked back in the first half - especially on the counter attack he came back with long runs. When he behaves like that of course you have a better chance to win the game."

Arsenal have lifted the FA Cup 10 times in their history, but have not won it since 2005.