Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil set to miss midweek Huddersfield clash... but the German is expected to be fit to face Manchester United on Saturday

  • Arsenal face newly-promoted Huddersfield at the Emirates on Wednesday night
  • Mesut Ozil missed their win over Burnley through illness and is still not match fit
  • The German is set to be available for Saturday's clash with Manchester United
  • Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck are in contention to stand in on Wednesday

Mesut Ozil is set to miss Wednesday's clash against Huddersfield but is expected to be fit for Saturday’s showdown against Manchester United.

The Arsenal star, whose future remains under a huge cloud with his existing deal expiring in the summer, missed Sunday’s win over Burnley through illness.

And the Germany international is struggling to be fit for the visit of Huddersfield on Wednesday night.

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is set to miss Wednesday night's clash against Huddersfield

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is set to miss Wednesday night's clash against Huddersfield

The Germany international missed the Gunners' last-gasp victory at Burnley on Sunday

The Germany international missed the Gunners' last-gasp victory at Burnley on Sunday

There is growing hope, however, that the playmaker will be fit to face Manchester United on Saturday.


Ozil’s absence could open the door for Jack Wilshere to make his first Premier League start since returning to the club following last season’s loan spell at Bournemouth.

Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck are also in contention to stand in for Ozil, if he fails to prove his fitness.

Meanwhile, Theo Walcott has returned to training after missing two weeks with his own illness.

The absence of Ozil could allow Jack Wilshere to  make his first league start of the season

The absence of Ozil could allow Jack Wilshere to make his first league start of the season

Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck (above) are also in contention to stand in for the German

Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck (above) are also in contention to stand in for the German