#5 Most importantly, he owes it to himself

Mesut Ozil is one of the world's most talented footballers. I don't think there's any denying that, no matter how much anybody tries to say otherwise. He may not have shown it at times throughout his career, but when it comes to raw ability, there isn't many better than Ozil.
This is why it's frustrating to see Ozil pinpointed as an easy target whenever Arsenal lose. Because more often than not, the attacker will give his all into ensuring Arsenal get the three points or the win they thoroughly are capable of.
Believe me, Ozil is probably his own harshest critic. He knows all there is to know about football, playing at the highest level of the beautiful game. He will have definitely analysed a fair share of his performances, and this season will be all about hitting the heights he is capable of on a consistent basis.