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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey will 'need another week' before returning to first team football after picking up a muscle injury ahead of Wednesday's loss to Man City

Thomas Partey will need 'another week' before returning to first team action, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed.

The midfielder missed out on Arsenal's top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City on Wednesday after picking up a muscular injury. The Gunners lost 3-1 in his absence but returned to the top of the league with an exciting win on Saturday.

When fit, Partey has been a mainstay of Arsenal’s title charge this season. He has started 18 of their 23 league games, forming a brilliant partnership with Granit Xhaka and captain Martin Odegaard.