Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta appears to have suffered every club manager's worst nightmare - losing your best players to injury while their away on international duty.
To make matters worse, the Gunners very next game just so happens to be their fierce local rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Thomas Partey would have been one of the first names on the Arsenal teamsheet for that clash, but his presence is now in doubt.
This is because the midfielder withdrew from the Ghana starting line-up just minutes before their friendly against Brazil on Friday night after he felt some discomfort during the warm-up. Partey has proven how integral he is to the way Arsenal play and Arteta's side look much more of a threat with him involved.
