Cazorla scored from the penalty spot in the 41st minute of Arsenal's 2-1 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Cazorla's recent fine play continues, as he now has four goals and an assist in his last five Premier League matches. He would normally be a possibility for some rest during the condensed holiday period, but with a number of players still sidelined with injuries, he should be right back in the starting XI come New Year's Day at Southampton.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said after Friday's game against Stoke City that Cazorla is his No. 1 penalty taker while Mikel Arteta is sidelined.

Alexis Sanchez missed a penalty during the QPR match and Wenger noted after the game that Cazorla "is a nice guy and let him take it." After the miss, it's likely that Cazorla will take the next ones, as long as Arteta is not on the pitch.

Cazorla assisted on Olivier Giroud's goal during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Cazorla has been arguably Arsenal's best player of late, as he now has three goals and four assists in his last six games in all competitions. However, he has been heavily used as well, which means he could get a break during the team's upcoming condensed fixtures, which starts with QPR on Boxing Day and then a trip to face West Ham two days later.

Cazorla scored twice in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Cazorla celebrated his 30th birthday in style - he was sharp for the entire match (game-high five shots; crisp passing; decisive and confident), showing a particular rapport with teammate Alexis Sanchez. Cazorla's game has done a 180 in the past few weeks; he's gone from puzzling slump to sizzling form, collecting three goals and three assists in his past five games.

Cazorla scored on a penalty in the 68th minute of Arsenal's 3-2 loss to Stoke City on Saturday.

After Alexis Sanchez, Cazorla may be the most in-form player for the Gunners of late, scoring a goal and picking up three assists in his last four matches in all competitions. With Sanchez likely to be rested for Tuesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray, Cazorla will have even more of the offensive responsibility on his shoulders.

Cazorla picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 victory at West Brom. He collected four shots in the match, two on target.

Cazorla finally has emerged from an extended funk, registering three assists in his last two starts.

Cazorla assisted both goals in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Dortmund in the Champions League.

Cazorla played a clever one-two with Yaya Sanogo for the Frenchman to slot home after just two minutes. The Spaniard then knocked the ball forward to Alexis Sanchez to make the points safe for Arsenal. The assists are Cazorla’s first in the Champions League so far this campaign and it adds to the one he picked up in the Premier League.