Yet again, Ozil was left out of the team, and wasn’t even included in the squad.
Unai Emery believes the midfielder hasn’t shown enough in training to warrant a place in the team, as it appears he will leave before too long.
And Merson believes the reason behind Ozil's apparent lack of effort is because of his wages.
The German is currently the highest-paid player at the club, earning a sky-high £350,000-per-week.
Arsenal have continued to put Mesut Ozil on the sidelines (Image: GETTY)
“Ozil doesn't play because he doesn't run around," Merson told The Debate on Sky Sports.
"He would play in my team, because he can make things happen. Then you get two midfield players around him who do run around.
”He's on £350,000 a week - and that's the problem.
“If he was on £10,000 a week, he would play every week even if he didn't run around. Because he's on £350,000 a week that means he has to [run around].
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Arsenal fans were furious that Emery had left out Ozil again (Image: GETTY)
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"I would be wondering how am I not getting in this team? He might have gone past the point of frustration now and be wondering, 'what am I doing?' You would have to weigh it up.
"He played in the Watford game away and I don't think he did anything wrong, but he hasn't played since. He gets in my team.
"Until he's out of the club, I don't see how Arsenal can bring new players in. If they go for a top player next summer, they will point to Ozil being on £350,000 a week.
"Ramsey left the club because he wasn't offered anywhere near the same as Ozil and he left on a free transfer."