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Glenn Hoddle backs Unai Emery decision to haul off Mesut Ozil against Chelsea

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Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery (R) gestures to Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil as he is substituted during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on August 18, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images — Unai Emery brought Mesut Ozil off with 22 minutes remaining against Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

Glenn Hoddle insists Mesut Ozil could have few complaints after he was hauled off by Unai Emery during Arsenals match against Chelsea.

The now former Germany international retained his place in the starting line-up despite an ineffectual display in last weekends defeat at the hands of Manchester City.

Emery sounded a warning to Ozil in his pre-match press conference, asking the 29-year-old increase his work rate, particularly when his team are not in possession.

But the former Real Madrid star turned in another quiet performance and was substituted midway through the second half.