Wenger, however, has refuted Özil’s claims and believes Arsenal have not blown their chance to secure a first Premier League crown since 2004.

The Frenchman has urged his squad to keep believing and also labelled the remarks from one of his star players as “unwelcome”.

And when asked if he would speak with Özil about his comments, Wenger, who also confirmed Jack Wilshere is closing in on a return to first-team action, said: “We will talk about that. The statement is not welcome. Because we have to believe, no matter if it just one chance in 100, we have to believe. We only have a real chance if we believe.