Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is a doubt ahead of the trip to face Aston Villa on Saturday after missing the defeat against Manchester City earlier this week. The Ghana international was left out of Mikel Arteta's squad as a precaution after suffering from a tight muscle that is not thought to be serious.
Muscle injuries tend to see players miss a number of games but Arteta will hope to have Partey back quickly as the Gunners continue to fight for the Premier League title. The 29-year-old's absence saw Jorginho start in his place alongside Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard in midfield and Arteta may field the same trio against Villa.
Speaking to Amazon Prime ahead of the clash against City, Arteta said: "It's what happens in football. Players pick up injuries and unfortunately Thomas [Partey] felt something in his back muscle meaning he isn't available to play today."
