Özil played a key role in this Gunners squad in second half of the season after injury proven start to the campaign.Mesut believes that Villa will have much to show as it will be difficult for the Red and Whites to retain the FA Glory on Saturday.
"People consider us favourites, but that does not mean you can be too sure," he told SID.
"Sometimes it is even harder against so-called underdogs. You have to make the plays and they never give up, even when they're 3-0 down.
"But I also know, that every opponent should be scared of us, because we play good football.
"It will be a tough match. One thing is for sure - we're FA Cup champions and we want to stay as that."
Struggling with fitness at the beginning of the season, Fans blamed him on a lack of preparation following his World Cup winning exploits in Brazil.But he showed his love on the pitch and gave fans to chant upon after making his mark returning from injury.
"My body benefits from that, but to be honest: I don't need it," he said when asked about requiring a rest from the game in the off-season.
"I have been a professional for some years now and I have had a tournaments almost every summer with the Under-18s, Under-21s and the national team.
"I enjoy a few days off, but after one or two weeks the lust for football returns.“
Özil admitted that he would love to see his International team-mate Lukas Podolski return to The Emirates this summer.The forward has spent the second half of the season on loan at Inter, but after struggling under Roberto Mancini will not be offered a permanent deal at San Siro.
And Ozil believes he would be welcomed back to the dressing room, saying: "The whole team and myself would be happy. He has many friends in the team. He's a real joker.“
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