Mesut Ozil likely to start in Arsenal's FA Cup match against Brighton

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil is likely to start in Sunday's FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The German international has not been in the first XI for three months due to a knee ligament injury, but he gained 17 minutes of action in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Stoke City almost a fortnight ago.

In this morning's press conference, Wenger was asked about Ozil's availability and the Frenchman revealed that the midfielder is expected to start the fourth-round encounter.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Hector Bellerin are doubts for the match.