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Emery likes causing 'friction' with his players after decision to drop Ozil

The Arsenal boss is happy to go toe-to-toe with his squad in order to galvanise them as he continues to overlook the German

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has revealed he attempts to antagonise players in an effort to bring the best out of them.

The comments come amid the continued marginalisation of Mesut Ozil, who has not played in any of the Gunners' last four games.

Ozil's omission has seen him linked with leaving Arsenal during the January transfer window, with the club needing to free-up funds to sign new players.

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Reports in the summer suggested the pair had engaged in the training ground falling out, but Emery has revealed he often challenges his players in an effort to galvanise them.