Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has revealed that he wants to be more selfish in front of goal.

The Germany international has scored 12 times for the Gunners since arriving at the club from Real Madrid in summer 2013.

While admitting that the team is more important than his individual performances, Ozil is eager to contribute more goals to the cause this season.

"I want to score more goals than in the last two seasons and that's my aim for this season," he told the club's official website. "What's important firstly is that we are successful as a team.

"I think now and then I need to become a bit more selfish - then I'd definitely score more goals, but I'm a player who thinks for the team first and not for my own needs and that's why I will carry on to play the way I always do. I think that's one of my distinguishing characteristics."

Arsenal are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League.