Ex Arsenal star urges Wenger to drop ‘sulky’ Sanchez & Mesut Ozil for Tottenham derby

Ex Arsenal star forward Charlie Nicholas has urged Arsene Wenger to drop Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez for the north London derby.

The duo have under seven months left on their contract with the Gunners and could end up leaving the club for free next summer.

Arsenal host their rivals at the Emirates stadium on Saturday, kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 (GMT).

Nicholas believes the French tactician should revert to the side which held Chelsea to a goalless draw. Wenger left both Ozil and Sanchez on the bench during their clash at Stamford Bridge.

“If Arsenal are serious about winning these big games, I would go with Alexandre Lacazette and Danny Welbeck and leave Ozil out and Sanchez out,” Nicholas told SkySports.

“Are they two of our best players? Of course they are, but they don’t do enough in these big games.

“Welbeck isn’t as talented but what you’ve got to do against a back three is move them about to create chances, while Lacazette is our best finisher and sulky Sanchez doesn’t like playing out wide.”

Ozil has been ever-present in Wenger’s squad this season and was also included in Joachim Low’s Germany national team squad.

The 29-year-old has provided two assists and scored one goal in nine Premier League appearances for the north London-based club.