Mikel Arteta takes the blame after failing to get the best out of Mesut Ozil

Mikel Arteta insists Mesut Ozil has missed out on a place in Arsenal’s Premier League squad based purely on football decisions. (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta believes he failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil and therefore is willing to shoulder the blame for the playmaker being axed from Arsenal’s Premier League squad.

Ozil released a statement on Wednesday morning saying he was “deeply disappointed” not to have been included in the 25-man group and believes his loyalty to the club has not been reciprocated.