Mesut Ozil has insisted that he is enjoying the hectic Premier League fixture list with Arsenal and is settled in North London.

The German has always enjoyed a winter break throughout his career having previously played at Schalke, Werder Bremen and Real Madrid, but Ozil has been forced to go without one in his debut campaign with the Gunners.

"Of course it is out of the ordinary because I have always had a winter break in previous years. In the Premier League, you play every few days - you don't get a week to relax," Ozil told Arsenal's official website. "I am very pleased that I am in this league because you go from game to game very quickly.

"You play every two or three days and for me it is better to play more games than train because I love a challenge and here that is perfect. I feel comfortable here. You can see on the pitch when we play together that we have a very good understanding.

"The team is great and for me it's been very easy to settle - the German players here have helped me to establish myself quicker than I perhaps would have done were they not here. But ultimately I feel pleased. The people are very friendly and welcoming."

Ozil became Arsenal's record signing in the summer, joining for £42m.