Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil misses Burnley clash through illness

MESUT OZIL has been ruled out of Arsenal's clash with Burnley this afternoon due to illness.

The Gunners announced their star midfielder would be replaced by Alex Iwobi on Twitter.

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The midfielder has been forced to miss out on two other games already this year in February and March due to illnesses.

And fans are beginning to grow suspicious - especially with the |January transfer window approaching.

Fans surrounded the team bus this afternoon as the Gunners arrived late for the 2pm kick-off.

Arsenal were caught up in heavy traffic and will not have had enough time for their usual pre-match routine.

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