News of Mesut Ozil's illness and absence from the Arsenal squad against Burnley will have come as a huge blow to Arsene Wenger.
The German put in a man of the match display during the Gunners' 2-0 victory over Spurs last weekend, linking up well Alexis Sanchez and Alezandre Lacazette.
Despite training with the rest of the first team on Saturday, the 29-year-old was nowhere to be seen at Turf Moor.
Alex Iwobi filled in for the midfielder with Sanchez and Lacazette keeping their attacking positions.
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And after a goalless 45 minutes against Burnley, Arsenal fans decided this partnered with Ozil's absence was no coincidence.
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