Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists Mesut Ozil's club-record wage packet is never taken into consideration when it comes to picking his team.
Ozil has become an increasingly divisive character in recent years, with many Arsenal fans believing he is unworthy of being the highest-paid player in the history of the club.
The former Germany international collects a weekly salary of £350,000 – but has yet to play a minute of football for the Gunners since the season resumed.
Arteta stressed a 'tactical decision' had kept Ozil out until the FA Cup win at Sheffield United, when it was reported the 31-year-old was injured.