Mesut Ozil Injury: Updates on Arsenal Star's Hip and Return

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil picked up a hip problem and missed the side's 2-2 draw with Manchester City on May 8. However, he is ready for competitive action.

Continue for updates.

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Wenger Comments on Ozil's Recovery Status

Friday, May 13

"Ozil is back [for Sunday's match against Aston Villa]," noted Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

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Ozil Out vs. City

Sunday, May 8

Arsenal reported news of the Germany international's injury prior to kick-off of the Manchester City game on May 8.

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Ozil Key to Gunners' Style

Ozil has been in wonderful form for Arsenal in 2015-16, enjoying his finest campaign in the Premier League so far.

As reported by WhoScored.com, he has totted up an exceptional 18 assists in league matches this season, as well as six goals.

But it’s the work Ozil does in general play that is most impressive. Arsenal are wonderful to watch going forward, and the former Real Madrid man is typically at the crux of it.

His technical ability is second to none in the English game. Ozil can trap all kinds of passes, glide past opponents with a drop of the shoulder and find team-mates in unorthodox positions. Needless to say, when he is missing, Arsenal are worse off.

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After some doubts about his quality in the early stages of his career at the Emirates Stadium, he's cemented his status as one of the finest players in the division.