Arsenal boss Unai Emery insists he and Mesut Ozil get along.

Emery insists reports he has a frosty relationship with Ozil are absurd.

"[We get on] very well," he said ahead of Saturday's visit to Newcastle.

"Here for me it isn't for a lot of the time speaking about what people are telling us.

"I have a very good relationship with Mesut and professionally I push him for improvements to give us the best in his qualities and performances.

"Also I read this week in the newspapers in the match against Manchester City I say to the [groundsman], 'Don't put water on the pitch' - it's not true! This is the moment to say to you that.

"I have a good relationship with Mesut and I didn't say it to the groundsman not to water on the pitch, it's not true. We are continuing our process with our positive things and our work."