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Thomas Partey set to hand Arsenal timely boost for crucial Benfica clash after boss Mikel Arteta reveals he will be available in Athens if he comes through a final fitness test

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Thomas Partey will be available for Arsenal's crucial Europa League second leg against Benfica if he 'feels good' after a final training session on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old was spotted in training on Tuesday at London Colney after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in the defeat at Aston Villa at the beginning of the month.

It was the Ghana international's third significant injury since joining the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in the summer in a £45million deal, having been out with two separate thigh issues between November and January.