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Sead Kolasinac (L) and Mesut Ozil were unavailable for selection for the season opener at Newcastle.

Arsenal pair back in training after car-jacking scare

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery is certain Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac are both mentally prepared to feature in Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Burnley.

Soccer • 15 Aug 19

The pair haven't played since the attack last month

Police investigation keeps Ozil and Kolasinac out

Arsenal have confirmed that Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not be available for the club's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday as the police investigate "further security incidents."

Soccer • 09 Aug 19

Mesut Ozil claims he's staying with Arsenal

Ozil insists he's staying with Arsenal

Mesut Ozil insists he will remain an Arsenal player next season.

Soccer • 01 May 19

Emiliano Sala's body was recovered from the English channel

Fellow players pay tribute to Emiliano Sala

Fellow footballing stars have paid tribute to Emiliano Sala after his body was recovered from the English Channel and formally identified.

Soccer • 08 Feb 19

From this shot Mesut Ozil does not look happy

Ozil's salary no guarantee of selection under Emery

Head coach Unai Emery believes Mesut Ozil has a future at Arsenal - but did not rule out a move away after insisting the German will not be given special treatment just because he is the highest-paid player at the club.

Soccer • 22 Dec 18

There are questions over Mesut Ozil's future at Arsenal

Questions at Arsenal over Emery and Ozil relationship

Arsenal boss Unai Emery's relationship with Mesut Ozil is under scrutiny again after the Spaniard appeared to suggest Sunday's match at Bournemouth was too "demanding" for the German.

Soccer • 26 Nov 18

Mesut Ozil's talent has never been in doubt, but consistency has been an issue

'We are going to push to demand more from Ozil'

Arsenal boss Unai Emery praised Mesut Ozil after he captained the Gunners to a 10th successive victory with a comeback win over Leicester on Monday.

Soccer • 23 Oct 18

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2nd L) celebrates with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L)

Mesut Ozil wizardry leaves Foxes spellbound

A sublime display from captain Mesut Ozil inspired Arsenal as they came from behind to beat Leicester and extend their winning run to 10 games.

Soccer • 22 Oct 18

Unai Emery insists he has no issue with Mesut Ozil

Emery denies Ozil rift after first Arsenal victory

Unai Emery played down rumours of a bust-up with midfielder Mesut Ozil after the star playmaker missed the first Premier League victory of his tenure.

Soccer • 25 Aug 18

Ozil called time on his nine-year career with Die Mannschaft after accusing the German Football Association (DFB) of treating him with "racism and disrespect"

Emery hoping Ozil responds to Arsenal 'normality'

Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen to offer Mesut Ozil a semblance of "normality" following the midfielder's controversial decision to retire from international duty with Germany this week.

Soccer • 25 Jul 18

'The fact that the DFB is associated with racism, we reject.'

German FA strongly rejects Ozil's racism claims

The German Football Association (DFB) has rejected Mesut Ozil's claims of racism which he made in a statement following his retirement from international football.

Soccer • 23 Jul 18

Mesut Ozil defends Erdogan photo - quits German side

Mesut Ozil, who today announced his retirement from international football, has defended a photograph in which he was pictured beaming with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, saying he was merely respecting the highest political office of his family's country.

Soccer • 22 Jul 18

Mesut Ozil is fit for Germany's first game of the World Cup

Germany's Ozil fit for their World Cup opener

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has fully recovered from a minor knee injury in their penultimate warm-up match and is fit to play in their World Cup opener against Mexico on Sunday.

Soccer • 16 Jun 18

Mesut Ozil and Nacho Monreal were both on target for Arsenal in Sweden.

Arsenal cruise to first-leg Europa League win

Arsenal made light work of sub-zero temperatures and an artificial pitch to secure a comfortable Europa League victory over Ostersund FK.

Soccer • 15 Feb 18

Ozil is reportedly being paid £350,000-a-week at the Emirates Stadium - a record wage for an Arsenal player.

Wenger calls on Mesut Ozil to be leader of Arsenal pack

Arsene Wenger has called on Mesut Ozil to be the leader of his new Arsenal generation.

Soccer • 02 Feb 18

Mesut Ozil to sign new Arsenal contract

Mesut Ozil is expected to sign a three and a half-year contract extension with Arsenal today.

Soccer • 31 Jan 18

Premier League wrap: Ozil brilliance bails out Gunners

Arsenal were 1-0 winners over struggling Newcastle United thanks to a moment of Mesut Ozil magic while there were also victories for West Ham, Huddersfield, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have both been linked with a move away from Arsenal

Arsenal won't sell Ozil or Sanchez in January - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the club will not sell Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the January transfer window.

Soccer • 28 Nov 17

Ozil says he wants to stay at Arsenal

Mesut Ozil has revealed it is "definitely my preference to stay" at Arsenal.

Soccer • 12 Jul 17

Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal for Arsenal

Arsenal keep their Champions League hopes alive

Alexis Sanchez hit a brace as Arsenal secured victory over relegated Sunderland in front of a sparsely populated Emirates Stadium to keep alive their hopes of Champions League qualification.

Soccer • 16 May 17

Mesut Ozil: 'There will always be criticism and there will always be praise.'

'Some like me, some don't' - Ozil goes on defensive

Mesut Ozil insists there is nothing wrong with his attitude amid claims he does not pull his weight at Arsenal.

Soccer • 04 May 17

Ozil happy to let contract talks wait

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil does not want contract talks to distract the club in the crucial run-in to the end of the season and will wait until the Premier League campaign is over before discussing his future, the German midfielder has said.

Soccer • 14 Apr 17

Ozil will 'talk soon' about his Arsenal situation

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil insists he is comfortable at the North London club and will make a decision regarding his future soon with the German's contract due to expire at the end of next season.

Soccer • 27 Mar 17

Alexis Sanchez's future with the Gunners remains uncertain

Arsenal put stars' contract talks on hold until summer

Arsene Wenger has revealed contract negotiations with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have been put on hold until the summer.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Wenger faces a potentially uncomfortable morning with the media

Wenger to face the media on Friday morning

Arsene Wenger will address the media this morning with questions over his Arsenal future still high on the agenda following his side's Champions League capitulation at Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 17 Feb 17