Arsenal's Premier League campaign got underway with a trip to face Newcastle United but one player was a notable absentee.
While Unai Emery named a number of his stars on the substitutes' bench for the clash at St James' Park, Mesut Ozil was left out of the travelling party for the clash in Tyneside.
Along with Sead Kolasinac, the playmaker misses out on the Newcastle clash due to security reasons.
Ozil and Kolasinac fought off two men wielding knives last month in an attack in Golders' Green, north London, and have now been the subject of another incident.
A spokesperson for Arsenal said: "Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not be part of the squad for our opening match against Newcastle United following further security incidents which are being investigated by the police.
"The welfare of our players and their families is always a top priority and we have taken this decision following discussion with the players and their representatives. We are liaising with the police and are providing the players and their families with ongoing support.
"We look forward to welcoming the players back to the squad as soon as possible. We will not be making any further comment on the matter."
Despite missing out on the game, Ozil has taken to social media with a message of support for his Arsenal teammates.
He tweeted: "Good luck to my teammates. Come on you Gunners!"
Ozil will be hoping that his Arsenal teammates can return from the north-east with three points to get their Premier League campaign off to a positive start.
