Mikel Arteta responds to Arsenal fans’ Mesut Ozil demand after training performances

Mesut Ozil caused a stir as he showed he’s still got it in an Arsenal training clip – but Mikel Arteta was tight-lipped over a potential recall ahead of their clash with West Ham

Arsenal fans were calling for a recall for Mesut Ozil after training footage emerged ahead of their clash with West Ham on Saturday.

Ozil has been reintegrated into the Gunners’ first-team in recent weeks after falling firmly out of favour in the latter stages of last season.

But he has still yet to be handed a recall to Mikel Arteta’s side with some fans keen for that to change.

Many voiced their desire to see Ozil back int he side when he played a stunning one-two with Bukayo Saka before setting free Ainsley Maitland-Niles with a stunning ball in training.

But Arteta remained tight-lipped on whether they would get their wish when he was asked about Ozil’s training performances after they caused a stir on social media.