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Arsenal news: Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez should be dropped vs Tottenham - Charlie Nicholas
ARSENAL stars Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez should not start against Tottenham on Saturday.
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That's the verdict of former Gunners ace Charlie Nicholas, who says Alexandre Lacazette and Danny Welbeck should be played in their place.
Ozil and Sanchez have experienced underwhelming starts to the season having experienced drops in form and fitness issues.
And neither of them was present when Arsenal secured a creditable 0-0 draw with reigning Premier League champions Chelsea in September.
Nicholas has now explained why he believes Ozil and Sanchez should be left out when Arsenal renew their rivalry with Spurs.
I'd leave Ozil and Sanchez out of the starting line-up
"If Arsenal are serious about winning these big games, I would go with Alexandre Lacazette and Danny Welbeck and leave Ozil out and Sanchez out," Nicholas told Sky Sports.
"Are they two of our best players? Of course they are, but they don't do enough in these big games.
"Welbeck isn't as talented but what you've got to do against a back three is move them about to create chances, while Lacazette is our best finisher and sulky Sanchez doesn't like playing out wide.
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"I'd play Alex Iwobi as well. People will question me for leaving those two out but it worked against Chelsea."
And Nicholas reiterated his point while stating Arsenal have to beat Tottenham this weekend.
"I'd struggled to fit too many Arsenal players in this Tottenham team but Arsenal cannot afford to do anything but win this game because the whole sense of negativity will hit the club again," Nicholas added.
"For that reason I think they'll be even more fired up for this game - but I'd leave Ozil and Sanchez out of the starting line-up."
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