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squad yesterday. It was claimed the Germany star had left training and gone home after being told he wasn’t in the squad to face West Ham.

But Emery insisted the World Cup winner wasn’t picked because he was “sick”.

“The information isn’t true. I don’t know who started saying that, but he was sick yesterday” said Emery. “He was ill and we decided with the doctor and with him that he would not play. He didn’t leave training for anything else – he went home because he was sick. He was better today and here with us before the game.”

The mystery will do nothing to quell talk of unrest between Ozil and the Spanish boss (both right) – but Emery was delighted with the victory.

“We are happy. We needed a win today and to show the supporters three points, but it’s clear we still need to improve and not concede so many chance like we did today,” he added.