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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained briefly why Mesut Ozil was left out of Wednesday’s squad to face Manchester City.
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The Gunners were blown away by Pep Guardiola’s side, eventually losing 3-0 at the Etihad.
One notable absentee was the club’s highest paid player in Ozil, who didn’t even make the match-day squad.
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Asked after the match about the decision, Arteta said: “It was a tactical reason.”
This will only fuel speculation that Ozil will be sold this summer, with Fenerbahce reportedly hopeful of securing his signature.
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