Mesut Ozil’s goal puts him top of an elite list

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Mesut Ozil became the highest German scorer in the Premier League when he netted in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Leicester on Monday.

Ozil brought his side level just before the break to score his 30th goal in a Gunners shirt.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at other Germans to score in the Premier League.

Jurgen Klinsmann – 29

Jurgen Klinsmann was a hit for Tottenham in two spells in the 1990s
Jurgen Klinsmann was a hit for Tottenham in two spells in the 1990s (John Giles/PA)

Uwe Rosler – 29

Uwe Rosler was a regular scorer for Manchester City in the early Premier League days
Uwe Rosler was a regular scorer for Manchester City in the early Premier League days (Peter Wilcock/PA)

Robert Huth – 21

Robert Huth was a constant threat from set-pieces in his career
Robert Huth was a constant threat from set-pieces in his career (Nigel French/PA)

Lukas Podolski – 19

Lukas Podolski played at Arsenal for three seasons
Lukas Podolski played at Arsenal for three seasons (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Michael Ballack – 17

Michael Ballack bagged 17 times for Chelsea in four seasons at Stamford Bridge
Michael Ballack bagged 17 times for Chelsea in four seasons at Stamford Bridge (Rebecca Naden/PA)

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