Thomas Partey is ready for an MRI scan after he was withdrawn with harm issues at half-time of the Arsenal vs Manchester Metropolis conflict within the FA Cup.
Arsenal confronted Manchester Metropolis within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup, and Thomas Partey began for the Gunners within the sport. Nevertheless, after receiving a knock to his rib within the first half, the Ghanaian worldwide was taken off at half-time.
Talking after the match, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta revealed Thomas Partey had discomfort and that he changed the midfielder at half-time after it bought ‘worse and worse’.
“He had some discomfort and it was getting worse and worse,” Mikel Arteta mentioned. “He couldn’t proceed. No preliminary analysis. Tomorrow, or the day after it should be an MRI scan and we’ll see what he has.“
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Thomas Partey has been key for Arsenal within the 22/23 season
Ought to the MRI scan reveal any harm drawback for Thomas Partey that will see the midfielder miss video games, it could be an enormous blow for Arsenal of their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Thomas Partey has been a key participant for Mikel Arteta within the present marketing campaign. He has featured in – and began in – 16 video games of the 19 video games Arsenal have performed within the Premier League up to now this season. He missed the three matches that he didn’t characteristic in due to thigh issues.
Thomas Partey has additionally made 4 appearances within the Europa League and featured in a single match within the FA Cup for the Gunners within the ongoing 22/23 marketing campaign.
In the meantime, Arsenal are additionally seeking to reinforce its midfield division within the January switch window. The Gunners tabled a £60m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo earlier this week.
Nevertheless, Brighton turned down Arsenal’s bid for the highly-rated Ecuador midfielder, who has additionally attracted switch curiosity from Chelsea.
In the meantime, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League factors desk with 50 factors from 19 matches up to now this season. The north London outfit enjoys a five-point lead on the high over second-placed Manchester Metropolis, who’re additionally the defending champions. Manchester Metropolis have 45 factors from 20 matches within the Premier League up to now this season.
Arsenal will face Everton in an away fixture within the Premier League of their subsequent match. The sport between Arsenal and Everton kicks off at 6:00 pm Indian Normal Time on February 4.
