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Arsenal star frustrated with Arsene Wenger: This came as a huge surprise
ARSENAL’S Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is frustrated at his lack of game time.
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The England international has struggled to cement himself as a regular under Arsene Wenger this season with competition among Arsenal’s midfield rife.
Wenger has often rotated his squad with the likes of Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Alex Iwobi all competing for a starting spot.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of several players at the club whose contract runs out in 2018.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is frustrated by his lack of game time
But according to The Mirror, Arsenal are yet to open talks over a new deal, despite Wenger claiming last week that progress was being made.
And that has left Oxlade-Chamberlain confused and surprised by his manager’s comments, the report claims.
The winger has completed just 90 minutes of football once this season despite netting six goals and providing six assists in all competitions.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored six goals for Arsenal this season
Arsene Wenger claimed last week talks had started with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen for a regular role at the Emirates, but is well aware of the interest being shown from other potential suitors.
Manchester City and West Ham have been linked with moves for the 23-year-old in the past, and with his future uncertain, he will undoubtedly have clubs monitoring his progress in the coming months.
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