Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is seemingly taking no chances with Thomas Partey during the international break.
The midfielder has been named in the Ghana squad by Chris Hughton for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification double-header against Angola with the first fixture scheduled for Thursday and the return meeting falling six days before the Gunners return to Premier League action.
And when speaking after Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend, understandably, Arteta revealed his wish for all 13 other senior players - including captain Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka - selected for international duty to return to London Colney next week in the best possible condition.
