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‘Arsenal need to say sorry to Ozil & play him!’ – Merson sees outcast as January ‘fix’ for Arteta

Mesut Ozil can provide a January “fix” for Arsenal, says Paul Merson, with the Gunners told they will be “missing a trick” if they do not apologise to an ostracised World Cup winner and get him back into their team.

Mikel Arteta has taken to freezing a 32-year-old former Germany international out of his plans.

That was always going to be a brave call from the Spaniard, with others needing to step up in the absence of a player proven at the very highest level.

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