Ozil axed: what’s the truth behind Arsenal star’s omission?

Mesut Ozil and Sokratis Papastathopoulos are left out of the squad for the Europa League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt

Mesut Ozil reacts after being substituted during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Watford
Mesut Ozil reacts after being substituted during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Watford 
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Arsenal

  • What: Europa League group F, matchday one
  • When: Thursday 19 September
  • Where: Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt, Germany
  • Kick-off time: 5.55pm (BST)
  • TV channel: live on BT Sport 2

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