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Ed Malyon

Arsenal vs BATE team news: Mesut Ozil starts for Gunners in must-win Europa League clash

Arsenal have pressed Mesut Ozil into action for the must-win Europa League clash with BATE Borisov/

The German is the club's highest-paid player but has been frozen out in recent weeks by boss Unai Emery, but the Spaniard appeared to soften his stance on Wednesday with Arsenal lacking creativity.

“The key is in his hands and he is working very well this week,” Emery said.

“I know he wants but he needs to be consistent in training and for matches, without injury or being sick.

“Without that we can see the best Mesut with us.”

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