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Arsenal given major Thomas Partey injury update from initial checks ahead of Everton clash

Early prognosis on Thomas Partey's injury suggests that it is not thought to be serious football.london understands. The Ghanaian was forced off at half time during Arsenal's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Manchester City after suffering discomfort in his ribs.

"He felt something and we didn’t want to take any risks so he could not continue," Mikel Arteta told football.london after the match. "He had some discomfort and it was getting worse and worse. He could not continue and he was not comfortable to continue."

However, it is thought that Partey was able to leave the stadium walking without assistance with minimal extra discomfort and early signs suggest that the injury is not too severe. Arsenal will continue to ahead of him ahead of their clash with Everton next week, but hopes are that the Ghanaian will be fit in time for that match.

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