The midfielder believes tactical perfection is
needed, while his manager Arsene Wenger has backed the German to put in
an influential display
The Gunners will be aiming to cement their status as genuine Premier League contenders when they host Brendan Rodgers' unbeaten side at the Emirates Stadium in an early title showdown.
Ozil starred in a 4-1 victory over the Reds in April when he netted a free kick and the former Real Madrid midfielder is calling for his side to replicate that performance.
"We are at home and we know exactly how we can beat Liverpool," the playmaker told Arsenal's official website. "That is what we want to do on Monday.
"I remember that we delivered a really convincing display [in April's win]. In the first half we decided the game because we had a high level of concentration and wanted to utilise our potential. We want to do that again this time.
"We were highly concentrated. The manager gave us tasks on the pitch and we executed them perfectly. That's what we will have to do on Monday again.
"We have to believe in ourselves as we have the potential to beat every team and we will show that on Monday."
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who admitted he struggles putting together his midfield, meanwhile backed the Germany international to be their catalyst for victory.
"Mesut is now completely committed to the club. Maybe in the first year he didn't know a lot about it. He came from Real Madrid and he didn't know how long and whether it would work for him, whether he would enjoy it or not," the Frenchman said.
"I believe now he is completely on board, committed and focused on the results of the club."
Arsenal bounced back from an opening day defeat to London rivals West Ham by defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 last Sunday.
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