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Ozil warned he doesn't fit in under Emery & 'the writing's on the wall'

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has suggested that Mesut Ozil is on borrowed time at Emirates Stadium, after a difficult first half of the season.

The 30-year-old playmaker has found regular playing time hard to come by in recent months, falling down the pecking order under Spanish boss Unai Emery.

Ozil remains the highest-paid player in the Arsenal squad but his attitude and performance levels have often been questioned.

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In a bid to justify his decision to drop the German star, Emery has claimed he often tries to challenge his players to get the best out of them, but, having again been dropped for the 1-0 defeat to West Ham, it's unlikely Ozil will be happy with his situation.