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Ian Wright claims Arsenal cannot lose Thomas Partey 'for any amount of time' as the influential midfielder prepares for international duty with Ghana... after the title chasers lost Takehiro Tomiyasu for the rest of the season

Ian Wright believes Thomas Partey is the one player Arsenal cannot afford to lose as Mikel Arteta's side close in on the Premier League title.

Arsenal moved eight points clear of Manchester City with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, albeit the reigning champions have a game in hand.

The victory over Palace was the Gunner's final game before the international break.

Wright was asked on The Kelly and Wrighty Show if there is a player the Gunners could not afford to lose to injury, with the the Arsenal legend highlighting Partey.