Wenger: I haven't seen Ozil for a week!

The German remains sidelined with illness and is not expected to feature for the Gunners for at least until January 14 after missing the last two games.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Mesut Ozil is no closer to a return to first-team action as the Arsenal man remains sidelined through illness.

The German has not featured since the 1-0 win over West Brom on Boxing Day and was not in attendance as the Gunners recovered from a disastrous opening hour to salvage a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

Ozil drew criticism for his performances in the back-to-back losses to Everton and Manchester City, which severely dented the club's Premier League title hopes before the further dropped points at the Vitality Stadium.

"I haven't seen [Ozil] for a week," Wenger told Sky Sports before the game.