Arsenal have confirmed that Thomas Partey suffered a muscle damage earlier than their 5-2 victory over West Ham on Saturday.
The midfielder was considered one of Arsenal’s standout performers of their 5-1 win towards Sporting CP within the Champions League on Tuesday night time and was anticipated to maintain his place within the aspect for the group’s journey to the London Stadium this weekend.
Partey did journey with Arsenal’s squad for Saturday’s late kick off however he was not named on the bench as Mikel Arteta’s aspect registered one other spectacular show towards the Hammers.
Mikel Merino, who got here on as a second half substitute within the win towards Sporting, additionally missed Arsenal’s victory over West Ham attributable to a knee situation.
‘Sadly they each picked up accidents,’ Arteta stated earlier than kick off.
‘The sport got here too early and so they couldn’t be a part of the squad.’
Talking after his aspect’s win, Arteta revealed that each Partey and Merino had been dominated out after Friday’s coaching session.
‘The group is flowing, the power is there, a number of high quality, you must play the sport in numerous methods in the present day, we’ve achieved it,’ Arteta stated.
‘We needed to make adjustments and all people is available in, we misplaced huge gamers once more yesterday, no person is admittedly affected. Jorginho is available in, he was excellent I feel, Jakub has to return in at half time, the identical, Alex, excellent.
‘Now we’ve obtained some momentum, the power is excessive, take pleasure in tonight, watch a wonderful recreation of soccer tomorrow, get able to go once more on Wednesday.’
Arsenal will now host Manchester United on the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
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