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'It looks like he could be available': Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey is on the brink of return for Arsenal ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester - as the Spaniard insists the midfielder is 'REALLY important' to his side

Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal fans a positive update on Friday as he revealed defensive midfielder Thomas Partey 'could be available' to face Leicester at the weekend.

The league leaders travel to the King Power on Saturday with a two-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City, who take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium later that day.

Arsenal, who blinked for the first time this season after dropping eight points against Everton, Brentford and City, returned to winning ways at Villa Park last Saturday, carving out a late 4-2 victory versus Unai Emery's Aston Villa.