Arsenal face an injury crisis after a suspected broken jaw for captain Laurent Koscielny and ankle problem for Sokratis in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Manchester United left them with only one fit recognised central defender.

Manager Unai Emery was already struggling for options at the back before Friday's 3-1 loss after cruciate knee ligament injuries ruled out two of his other defenders, Rob Holding in December and Hector Bellerin on Sunday, for the season.

Asked how bad the injuries were, Emery said: "I think this is not a big injury to Sokratis, it is his ankle, and Laurent Koscielny is going to the hospital to do the analysis."

"Maybe he has broken here," Emery added pointing to his jaw, "I hope not, but we have to wait."

Emery also said the injury problems contributed to the defeat against a United side who have now won all eight matches under new manager and former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The visitors took a two-goal lead through former Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled a goal back ahead of the break.

"At 1-2 I think we were in this moment with the possibility to draw or to take the possibility to win today," said Emery, "but I think these injuries, above all the second injury with Koscielny, didn't help us.

"Two injuries change a lot our possibilities."

United substitute Anthony Martial wrapped up the victory with a late goal on the counter-attack at The Emirates.

Arsenal face an injury crisis after a suspected broken jaw for captain Laurent Koscielny and ankle problem for Sokratis in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Manchester United left them with only one fit recognised central defender.

Arsenal face an injury crisis after a suspected broken jaw for captain Laurent Koscielny and ankle problem for Sokratis in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Manchester United left them with only one fit recognised central defender. Manager Unai Emery was already struggling for options at the back before Friday's 3-1 loss after cruciate knee ligament injuries ruled out two of his other defenders, Rob Holding in December and Hector Bellerin on Sunday, for the season. Asked how bad the injuries were, Emery said: "I think this is not a big injury to Sokratis, it is his ankle, and Laurent Koscielny is going to the hospital to do the analysis." "Maybe he has broken here," Emery added pointing to his jaw, "I hope not, but we have to wait." Emery also said the injury problems contributed to the defeat against a United side who have now won all eight matches under new manager and former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The visitors took a two-goal lead through former Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled a goal back ahead of the break. "At 1-2 I think we were in this moment with the possibility to draw or to take the possibility to win today," said Emery, "but I think these injuries, above all the second injury with Koscielny, didn't help us. "Two injuries change a lot our possibilities." United substitute Anthony Martial wrapped up the victory with a late goal on the counter-attack at The Emirates.

Arsenal's defensive woes mount after double injury blow

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says playmaker Mesut Ozil is needed at the club and would be part of their squad to face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

Ozil, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-record 42 million pounds ($53 million), has been left out of the side regularly in the last two months, at first due to a back sprain and then - according to Emery - because of the physicality of some opponents.

The 30-year-old was not in the squad for the 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday when Emery repeatedly refused to say that he wanted to hold on to the German playmaker when questioned about his future.

The Spanish coach was more positive about Ozil in a news conference on Friday, however, with fifth-placed Arsenal looking to rebound from the Spurs loss and a 3-2 defeat by struggling Southampton in the league last weekend.

"I want every player with a good mentality to help us and give us their characteristics and quality. We need Mesut Ozil," Emery said, before adding that the player has a future in the team.

"Every player wants to play and be okay to help the team when we need. The frustration is the same for everybody when they didn’t play in a match," he added.

"But I spoke with him and with the regularity in the season, I am telling him what we need from him and he has the commitment to help us and the quality and the characteristics to help us when the team needs his moments in the pitch in one game.

"Tomorrow he is in the 18 players, in the squad."

Ozil's contract is due to run until 2021, yet British media have reported the club may let him leave in January. The midfielder is one of the most expensive players on the payroll, earning a reported 350,000 pounds a week.

Arsenal have three matches before the transfer window opens as the packed festive schedule gets underway.

After their home match against Burnley, they visit Brighton &amp; Hove Albion on Boxing Day before travelling to Anfield to face league leaders Liverpool three days later.

Ozil could get his big chance to impress Emery against Burnley as the manager revealed Armenian attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be fit for the clash. Left back Sead Kolasinac is available after he recovered from a thigh injury.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says playmaker Mesut Ozil is needed at the club and would be part of their squad to face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. Ozil, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-record 42 million pounds ($53 million), has been left out of the side regularly in the last two months, at first due to a back sprain and then - according to Emery - because of the physicality of some opponents.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says playmaker Mesut Ozil is needed at the club and would be part of their squad to face Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday. Ozil, who joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-record 42 million pounds ($53 million), has been left out of the side regularly in the last two months, at first due to a back sprain and then - according to Emery - because of the physicality of some opponents. The 30-year-old was not in the squad for the 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday when Emery repeatedly refused to say that he wanted to hold on to the German playmaker when questioned about his future. The Spanish coach was more positive about Ozil in a news conference on Friday, however, with fifth-placed Arsenal looking to rebound from the Spurs loss and a 3-2 defeat by struggling Southampton in the league last weekend. "I want every player with a good mentality to help us and give us their characteristics and quality. We need Mesut Ozil," Emery said, before adding that the player has a future in the team. "Every player wants to play and be okay to help the team when we need. The frustration is the same for everybody when they didn’t play in a match," he added. "But I spoke with him and with the regularity in the season, I am telling him what we need from him and he has the commitment to help us and the quality and the characteristics to help us when the team needs his moments in the pitch in one game. "Tomorrow he is in the 18 players, in the squad." Ozil's contract is due to run until 2021, yet British media have reported the club may let him leave in January. The midfielder is one of the most expensive players on the payroll, earning a reported 350,000 pounds a week. Arsenal have three matches before the transfer window opens as the packed festive schedule gets underway. After their home match against Burnley, they visit Brighton & Hove Albion on Boxing Day before travelling to Anfield to face league leaders Liverpool three days later. Ozil could get his big chance to impress Emery against Burnley as the manager revealed Armenian attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be fit for the clash. Left back Sead Kolasinac is available after he recovered from a thigh injury.

'We need Ozil,' says Arsenal coach Unai Emery

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=Mesut+Ozil">Mesut Ozil</a> has missed Arsenal's last four matches and it is expected that he might be absent when the Gunners host Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Arsenal coach Unai Emery gave an update on the fitness of attacking midfielders Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey.

While speaking to media, Emery said, "He had backache and now he is working with one physio. We are going to look when he can come with us."

Ozil is being treated for a back problem and manager Unai Emery has hinted that he could be passed fit on Friday if he comes through sessions with the club's physiotherapist unscathed.

He said, "Tomorrow is the training, the last training before (Saturday's match), today, this morning, he was working with a physio, but on the pitch, running and touching the ball. And tomorrow is the decision."

Ozil's absence mattered little as the Gunners' unbeaten run simply carried on without him.

Emery called on the club's supporters to get behind the team, to help finish off a series of three games in seven days with seven points following the 4-2 victory in the North London derby last Sunday and the 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Wednesday.

Mesut Ozil has missed Arsenal's last four matches and it is expected that he might be absent when the Gunners host Huddersfield Town on Saturday. Arsenal coach Unai Emery gave an update on the fitness of attacking midfielders Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey.

Mesut Ozil has missed Arsenal's last four matches and it is expected that he might be absent when the Gunners host Huddersfield Town on Saturday. Arsenal coach Unai Emery gave an update on the fitness of attacking midfielders Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey. While speaking to media, Emery said, "He had backache and now he is working with one physio. We are going to look when he can come with us." Ozil is being treated for a back problem and manager Unai Emery has hinted that he could be passed fit on Friday if he comes through sessions with the club's physiotherapist unscathed. He said, "Tomorrow is the training, the last training before (Saturday's match), today, this morning, he was working with a physio, but on the pitch, running and touching the ball. And tomorrow is the decision." Ozil's absence mattered little as the Gunners' unbeaten run simply carried on without him. Emery called on the club's supporters to get behind the team, to help finish off a series of three games in seven days with seven points following the 4-2 victory in the North London derby last Sunday and the 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Wednesday.

Mesut Ozil to face fitness test

Mesut Ozil shrugged off his poor start in the ongoing edition of Premier League by scoring a goal in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/aubameyang-and-ozil-inspire-arsenal-comeback-against-leicester-172903">Arsenal's 3-1 win against Leicester City</a> on Monday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came off the bench to score twice and Mesut Ozil scored the other to stretch Arsenal's winning streak in all competitions to 10 games of this season.

Arsenal has been in a commanding position since the start of the season as, now, they rose to fourth with 21 points from nine games, two points behind Manchester City and Liverpool and level with third-placed Chelsea.

Arsenal enjoyed the clash against Leicester but the highlight of the match was Ozil, who netted the equaliser just before half-time and played a key role in Aubameyang's second-half double, at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ozil shared his excitement, tweeting after the match: "I think we played some sexy football tonight. Proud captain of this team."

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Arsenal was put under pressure when they trailed after Hector Bellerin's first-half own goal in the first half.

"I think after 1-0 the reaction of the team was very important, with quality, also very organised, and also (we showed) heart," said Emery after the match.

He also praised Ozil's performance, "I am very happy with all the players. I think the (good) performance is with all the team. He is giving us, like each player, his quality, and his capacity."

"We are demanding a lot of regularity. Mezut Ozil today produced a very good performance. It was a very good victory together. We are carry on pushing and demanding, for ourselves and also for him, this regularity," he concluded.

Mesut Ozil shrugged off his poor start in the ongoing edition of Premier League by scoring a goal in Arsenal's 3-1 win against Leicester City on Monday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came off the bench to score twice and Mesut Ozil scored the other to stretch Arsenal's winning streak in all competitions to 10 games of this season.

Mesut Ozil shrugged off his poor start in the ongoing edition of Premier League by scoring a goal in Arsenal's 3-1 win against Leicester City on Monday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came off the bench to score twice and Mesut Ozil scored the other to stretch Arsenal's winning streak in all competitions to 10 games of this season. Arsenal has been in a commanding position since the start of the season as, now, they rose to fourth with 21 points from nine games, two points behind Manchester City and Liverpool and level with third-placed Chelsea. Arsenal enjoyed the clash against Leicester but the highlight of the match was Ozil, who netted the equaliser just before half-time and played a key role in Aubameyang's second-half double, at the Emirates Stadium. Watch Ozil's goal here: Didn’t even realize how involved Ozil was all the way from start to finish in this goal pic.twitter.com/77BxapIlx6 — kettle hater (@shutupdec) October 22, 2018 × OZIL'S GOAL against Leicester pic.twitter.com/wU6xTpgfcP — azhar (@itsazharua) October 22, 2018 × Ozil shared his excitement, tweeting after the match: "I think we played some sexy football tonight. Proud captain of this team." I think we played some sexy football tonight 😎💪🏼 Proud captain of this team and this club! © #YaGunnersYa ❤ #M1Ö @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/iPFGxViAes — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 22, 2018 × Arsenal was put under pressure when they trailed after Hector Bellerin's first-half own goal in the first half. "I think after 1-0 the reaction of the team was very important, with quality, also very organised, and also (we showed) heart," said Emery after the match. He also praised Ozil's performance, "I am very happy with all the players. I think the (good) performance is with all the team. He is giving us, like each player, his quality, and his capacity." "We are demanding a lot of regularity. Mezut Ozil today produced a very good performance. It was a very good victory together. We are carry on pushing and demanding, for ourselves and also for him, this regularity," he concluded.

Watch: After stunning goal, Mesut Ozil praises Arsenal's 'sexy' football

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Mesut Ozil is ready to sign a new contract with Arsenal but the attacking midfielder wants to know if manager Arsene Wenger is staying at the club beyond this season.&nbsp;Wenger`s contract expires at the end of the current season, while Ozil and teammate Alexis Sanchez both have 18 months left on their deals.

&quot;I feel very, very happy at Arsenal and have let the club know I would be willing to extend. The fans want me to stay, and now it&#39;s only down to the club,&quot; Ozil told German football magazine Kicker.

&quot;The club knows I am here mainly because of Arsene Wenger, who brought me here and whose trust I have. The club also knows that I want clarity about what the manager is doing.&quot; 
 
Ozil, who joined the North London club in 2013, has been criticised by former Arsenal players including Thierry Henry, who said the German international was &quot;holding the club hostage&quot; with his wage demands.&nbsp;&quot;Everyone has a right to say what they want, but what they have to say doesn&#39;t interest me,&quot; Ozil said.

&quot;Ex-players or other people who have a view don&#39;t know what is actually being said between me and the club,&quot;&nbsp; Ozil pointed.&nbsp;Arsenal are currently fifth in the Premier League with 41 points from 20 games, trailing leaders Chelsea by eight points.

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Mesut Ozil is ready to sign a new contract but he wants to know if Arsene Wenger will stay with Arsenal.

Mesut Ozil is ready to sign a new contract with Arsenal but the attacking midfielder wants to know if manager Arsene Wenger is staying at the club beyond this season. Wenger`s contract expires at the end of the current season, while Ozil and teammate Alexis Sanchez both have 18 months left on their deals. "I feel very, very happy at Arsenal and have let the club know I would be willing to extend. The fans want me to stay, and now it's only down to the club," Ozil told German football magazine Kicker. "The club knows I am here mainly because of Arsene Wenger, who brought me here and whose trust I have. The club also knows that I want clarity about what the manager is doing." Ozil, who joined the North London club in 2013, has been criticised by former Arsenal players including Thierry Henry, who said the German international was "holding the club hostage" with his wage demands. "Everyone has a right to say what they want, but what they have to say doesn't interest me," Ozil said. "Ex-players or other people who have a view don't know what is actually being said between me and the club," Ozil pointed. Arsenal are currently fifth in the Premier League with 41 points from 20 games, trailing leaders Chelsea by eight points. (Reuters)

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