Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil out with a shoulder injury

Arsene Wenger does not expect Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil to be sidelined for long and has ruled out a January bid for Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

Record signing Ozil missed Sunday's 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James' Park due to a shoulder injury.

The Germany international is likely to sit out the New Year's Day game at home to Cardiff City and next weekend's FA Cup third-round tie against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Wenger 'surprised' by Cole's Chelsea omission

The Arsenal manager still considers his former left-back as a key performer on the biggest stage before admitting Mesut Ozil is in need of a break over the busy festive schedule.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is "surprised" Ashley Cole is not a regular starter for Chelsea this season.

The England international has enjoyed significant success at Stamford Bridge since departing Arsenal in 2006, winning the Premier League and Champions League as well as the FA Cup on four occasions.

Arsenal 1-1 Everton: Late Deulofeu stunner pegs Gunners back

The on-loan Barcelona starlet produced a decisive cameo from the substitute's bench to snatch a point for the Toffees after Mesut Ozil looked to have secured a huge win.

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points despite being held to a draw by an impressive Everton side.

Gerard Deulofeu struck late to cancel out Mesut Ozil's 80th-minute opener and ensure Roberto Martinez's men return to Merseyside with a deserved point.

Tim Howard had made good saves to deny Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey in the first half but Arsenal found clear chances hard to come by after the break, until both sides played their part in the late drama.

We are relieved Ozil won't be playing for Real Madrid, says Adriano

The Barcelona defender is happy that the German will not be involved in the Clasico following his move to Arsenal on deadline day but expects Gareth Bale to come good.

Barcelona defender Adriano admits that he is relieved that Mesut Ozil will not be involved in Saturday's Clasico clash with Real Madrid at Camp Nou.

Ozil impressed in recent fixtures between Spain's big two and the playmaker's understanding with Cristiano Ronaldo proved particularly problematic for the Catalan club over the last two seasons but the German was surprisingly sold to Arsenal right at the end of the transfer window and will play no part this time around.

Real Madrid boss prefers £30m winger to Arsenal playmaker

Carlo Ancelotti today admitted that he decided to sell Mesut Ozil so he could keep Angel di Maria at the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid's decision to sell Mesut Ozil to Arsenal on deadline looked perplexing on the face of it, and despite raking in £42.4m upon his departure, many Los Blancos fans were unhappy that they had sold a player of such quality.

Despite reports that Ozil was unhappy with Carlo Ancelotti just before leaving, the Madrid boss has praised Ozil's ability - but admitted that he would rather have Angel di Maria in his team than the German international.

Cesc Fabregas eyeing Arsenal return

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas admits he has a desire to return to Arsenal, perhaps as a coach once his playing days have concluded.

Fabregas moved from the Emirates to the Camp Nou in 2011 following a protracted transfer saga. However, the Spain midfielder still holds the club close to his heart.

"Arsenal is in my heart and always will be. It was important for me to leave the right way. I think the fans understood," Fabregas told the Guardian.

Mesut Ozil the Arsenal man we fear most, says Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp admits Mesut Ozil is the man they fear most ahead of their Champions League encounter against Arsenal at the Emirates tomorrow night.

Klopp, who must serve a touchline ban at Emirates, believes the German’s signing has given Arsene Wenger’s side the ‘missing player’ which can see them sustain a challenge for Premier League and European glory.

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil almost joined Barcelona

MESUT OZIL is currently the darling of the Emirates after making a summer move from Real Madrid, but he could have ended up at Los Merengues' fierce rivals Barcelona instead.

Reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona had a £7m agreement in place to sign Ozil from Werder Bremen back in 2010.

But according to El Mundo Deportivo, Ozil even met with Barcelona president Sandro Rosell but the Barcelona board was divided over the move, allowing Real Madrid to swoop.

Germany beat Irish to seal place

Germany booked their place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ with a convincing 3-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

Goals by Real Madrid's Sami Khedira, Chelsea's Andre Schurrle and Arsenal's Mesut Ozil confirmed Germany's place in Brazil. Second-placed Sweden's 2-1 win at home to Austria leaves Group C winners Germany five points clear ahead of their final qualifier against the Swedes in Stockholm on Tuesday.

Wenger hails 'amazing' Ozil after Napoli win

The German scored his first goal in Arsenal colours before setting up Olivier Giroud as an early Gunners surge saw of the Italians with surprising ease.

Arsene Wenger heaped praise on Mesut Ozil's all-action display in Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.

The Germany international midfielder scored his first goal for the club since his deadline-day move from Real Madrid when he side-footed home superbly from Aaron Ramsey's cross with just eight minutes gone.