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Arsene Wenger on goalkeepers and Mesut Ozil's fitness level

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was not dropped for the game against Stoke City for smoking in the dressing room.

Reports revealed that the 24-year-old smoked in the showers after the away defeat against Southampton on New Year's Day and was an unused substitute in the Gunners' 3-0 win on Sunday.

"I do not want to talk too much about [why I dropped Wojciech Szczesny]," Wenger explained.

"The more I talk, the less I inform you. [But] no, honestly, no, [it was not a disciplinary action].

"I don't know [how] he felt. You know how you can take a decision.

"I haven't made a decision [on whether Ospina will keep his place]. It was a decision for today's game. Szczesny is our No 1 competing with Ospina and Martinez - that's our job."

Germany international Mesut Ozil made his long-awaited comeback for the Gunners after replacing Olivier Giroud in the 73rd minute.

But the Frenchman insists the 26-year-old needs weeks before returning to full fitness.

"He's [Mesut Ozil is] fit," Wenger declared.

"He lacks match fitness, he's fit physically. It's getting used to contact again. It will take two to three more weeks."

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