Mesut Ozil’s omission was a major storyline as Arsenal returned to Premier League action on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta opted not to hand the German playmaker - Arsenal’s highest-paid player - a spot in the 20-man match day squad as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City. Ozil’s absence has sparked a major discussion about his future at the club after he started all of the Gunners’ Premier League games under Arteta prior to the coronavirus pandemic. After simply branding it a “tactical decision” and refusing to delve further after the game, Arteta gave additional insight into Ozil’s absence on Thursday. And he also lifted the lid on the private reaction of the German,...
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