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Football News: Ozil close to Arsenal return

Mesut Ozil closes in on a return to fitness for Arsenal, he has confirmed to German publication Bild.

The 26 year old former Real Madrid playmaker has struggled for form since his move to the Premier League in the summer of 2013.

The Germany star has been injured for 12 weeks now, following Arsene Wenger's decision to leave him to play on after receiving a minor injury mid-game.

But now he is nearing a return to fitness, though he is not expected to be fit for the FA Cup 3rd round match with Hull City on Sunday.

"I worked hard, with Klaus Eder in Donaustauf and with Arsenal, and I want to finally return to the field. Watching [Arsenal whilst being] injured has been very bitter for me," Ozil said in Bild.

Written by Tris Burke January 02 2015 12:22:18