Arsenal have revealed why star playmaker Mesut Ozil missed the weekend clash against West Ham United in the Premier League.

The Gunners released a tweet shortly before kick-off stating that Ozil was sidelined due to an illness.

The tweet also stated that Wilshere missed out due to an ankle problem while first-choice keeper Petr Cech missed out with a hip injury.

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It is unclear whether the 29-year-old will be available for the mid-week Europa League clash against Atletico Madrid.