Thomas Partey is in contention to play against Everton (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta says Thomas Partey will be assessed in training today before a decision is made on whether he will face Everton on Wednesday.
The midfielder missed games against Manchester City and Aston Villa earlier this month through injury.
He made his comeback in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Leicester but he only managed six minutes after emerging from the bench in the closing stages.
Jorginho was signed in part because of Partey’s injury problems but the Ghana star is crucial to Arsenal’s hopes of winning the title.
Arsenal face Everton at the Emirates on Wednesday night, with the Toffees battling for survival in the Premier League.
And Arteta says Partey is back in contention, though he must prove his fitness in training today.
Arteta is hopeful Partey could face Everton (Picture: SkySports)
‘He hasn’t obviously trained much he only had a session and he will train today,’ said Arteta.
‘It is what it is. He was out for a few weeks and he needs to get the rhythm.’
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With Manchester City playing next this weekend, Arsenal have the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table by beating Everton.
The Gunners remain top of the table, despite their recent struggles and tomorrow’s game is the Gunners’ game in hand on City.
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He returned against Leicester.
