Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi hit the weights as Arsenal prepare for Premier League clash with Stoke
- Arsenal travel to Stoke on Saturday for Premier League evening kick-off
- The Gunners will be aiming to build on their opening day with over Leicester
- Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi hit the gym on Wednesday in preparation
- Mustafi commented that the pair were 'working hard' at Arsenal's gym
Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi has hit the gym in preparation of Arsenal's trip to Stoke on Saturday evening.
The Gunners will be aiming to build on their opening day victory over Leicester as Arsene Wenger's side look to create a winning mentality.
Mustafi used his Instagram page to post a picture of him and Ozil in Arsenal's gym at London Colney.
Shkodran Mustafi and Mesut Ozil hit the gym on Wednesday ahead of Arsenal's trip to Stoke
'Working hard at Arsenal gym,' the German central defender wrote.
Wenger said he was confident of his side performing well after last season's 4-1 victory at the bet365 Stadium.
That win arrived during a purple patch and the Arsenal manager wants his players to be inspired by that.
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the winning goal against Leicester on Friday night
'We were on a strong run as well. 'We had a convincing win there and that should inspire us,' he said.
'Traditionally it's always been a difficult place to go for everybody, but of course we continue in a strong way our start to the season.
'I don't believe in bogey teams too much. What is important is the performance on the day.
Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring in Arsenal 4-1 away victory over Stoke last season
'We had a good performance last season and we have to focus on that, just to deal with the same performance.
'Stoke have a good record at home against many teams and I'm convinced that if we play our game, we have a good chance of winning.'
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