Emery: 'I'm not thinking about Ozil exit'

Attacking midfielder Ozil, 30, has struggled to make Unai Emery's starting XI in recent weeks, with the Arsenal manager blaming his absence on a mixture of minor injuries and poor form. Ozil was not in the squad for Arsenal's most recent game, against West Ham, but has trained consistently this week and looks to be in contention for a return to the side on Saturday. 

"He has injuries, where sometimes he is okay, sometimes not okay," Emery said. "I want every player to be okay for every match and he is the same."

"He didn't play the last game but this Saturday he could possibly be with us. Now he is training consistently. I want every player to give consistency. This is not always easy. What is most important is how he can help us."

Although there has been much talk of Ozil's departure from the club this summer, the German's agent has emphasized that he wants to stay in North London at least until the end of his contract in 2021. Arsenal have struggled in his absence, suffering a drop in form that has seen them drop six points behind Chelsea in fourth and level on points with a resurgent Manchester United.