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Ozil surpasses Klinsmann to set Premier League record

Mesut Ozil made a bit of history with his goal on Monday as the Arsenal midfielder became the most prolific German in Premier League history.

Ozil scored just before halftime in Monday's clash with Leicester City, tying the match at 1-1 with a fine first-time finish following a 31st minute Hector Bellerin own goal.

With the finish, Ozil scored the 30th goal of his Premier League career, earning him sole possession of the top spot of the scoring charts for Germans in league history.

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The midfielder previously held the top spot alongside Uwe Rosler and Jurgen Klinsmann, who each scored 29 times during their stints in England's top flight.