Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Thomas Partey is working towards starting a match after he made his return to action against Crystal Palace.
On Thursday, Partey was introduced for his first competitive match since he suffered a thigh injury during a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on December 7.
The Ghana international replaced Dani Ceballos in the 69th minute as the Gunners settled for a share of the spoils with Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
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The outing was Partey's sixth Premier League appearance this campaign which includes four league starts since his signing from Atletico Madrid in October.