Arsenal have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of next week's North London Derby.
Mikel Arteta would have been hoping to have a near full-strength squad for the clash against Tottenham on October 1. But the Spaniard will now be sweating on the fitness of Thomas Partey, who reportedly picked up a knock while on international duty.
The midfielder, who has been a key player for Arteta when fit, was due to start for Ghana against Brazil on Friday night. However, he pulled out of the line-up following the warm up.
