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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey still in a race to bit fit for crunch Liverpool clash after missing Ghana's international break... with Mikel Arteta 'considering Mohamed Elneny as replacement option'

Arsenal remain sweating on the fitness of their midfield general Thomas Partey, who faces a race to be fit in time to face Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

The Gunners travel to Anfield for Saturday's late kick-off, and remain in the dark as to whether key man Partey will be able to take to the field.

The 28-year-old missed the last match prior to the international break, against Watford, after complaining of a tight groin.

Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Thomas Partey ahead of Saturday's trip to Liverpool

As a result he withdrew from duty with Ghana over the break, in order to work on his fitness and get closer to returning to match action.