Mesut Özil has made a statement about the recent controversy with Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka.

Xhaka reacted furiously to being substituted in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.

He was booed off the ground by Arsenal supporters, reacting by cupping his ears and swearing at them.

Speaking on Twitter ahead of Wednesday's clash with Liverpool, Ozil wrote: "Big game ahead.

"No matter what - the only way is standing together as one."