Mesut Özil has denied he fell out with Arsenal manager Unai Emery.

The German found playing time tough throughout the first half of the season, with Emery publicly questioning his attitude.

But Ozil says he has maintained a good relationship with the Spaniard.

He told Sky Sports: "No [issues with Emery]. Definitely not. There's always speculation, everyone inside knew that our situation is positive.

"It's frustrating [not playing]. I want to play in every game. Through injury I've missed games but that's football.

"As a footballer you always want to start games. The coach makes decisions which means you may not start but you have to keep going."