The Germany international came off the bench in last weekend's draw at Leicester, but Arsene Wenger admits he start at Vicarage Road. Wenger, who has eased his players back following their Euro 2016 exertions, conceded that France striker Olivier Giroud is unlikely to be recalled. GETTY Mesut Ozil to start against Watford Aaron Ramsey (hamstring), Alex Iwobi (thigh), Per Mertesacker, Danny Welbeck and Carl Jenkinson (all knee) are still missing for the Gunners. Arsenal provisional squad: Cech, Ospina, Debuchy, Bellerin, Holding, Koscielny, Chambers, Gibbs, Monreal, Coquelin, Elneny, Xhaka, Cazorla, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Sanchez, Walcott, Akpom, Giroud.
Full Story »