Arsene Wenger has aimed a subtle dig at Mikel Arteta over his failure to compromise at Arsenal - with Mesut Ozil out of the squad.
Arsenal have had a shoddy start to the season as they sit 15th in the Premier League after six defeats. It has led to huge criticism of the Gunners, and also on Arteta on his rigid style of play.
His tactics have inhibited Arsenal's attack, although they can easily be blamed as well. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Willian have scored five league goals between them.
And that is half of their total goal tally in the Premier League - the fourth-worst in the table. One solution touted has been Ozil - who has been left out of the squad - but could be the creative spark Arsenal need in midfield.
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