That’s according to former Gunners star Jeremie Aliadiere.
The north London side fell to a sorry 1-0 defeat against Everton yesterday.
Unai Emery’s side missed out on the chance to overtake rivals Tottenham in the table.
One player left furious at the result was Ozil, who came off after 74 minutes.
The German has been criticised by fans this season for his performances.
And Aliadiere, who was part of the Gunner’s academy for two seasons, believes it is down to the 30-year-old’s wage bill.
Speaking on Stadium Astro, Campbell says: “You talk about the dressing room.
“In the dressing room, players know who the highest-paid player in the room is.”
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Aliadiere continues: “Knowing that he’s not going to those big games, you think ‘why am I not getting this’.
Aliadiere continues: “Knowing that he’s not going to those big games, you think ‘why am I not getting this’.
“They’re there every single game grafting.
“On paper, he’s the biggest player they’ve got.”
Host Adam Carruthers then asks if this would irritate Ozil’s team-mates.
“It could do,” Aliadiere replies.
“Losing Ramsey on a free is incredible.
“But you look at Ozil and think ‘I want the same’.