Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has hinted that he could return to action soon despite Mikel Arteta saying it was unlikely he would play again this season. Partey once again injured his thigh during the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month and has been a notable absentee in the matches since.
Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny have been the pairing of choice in recent weeks and have performed admirably, but Partey's presence has undoubtedly been missed. The Gunners sit in fourth place with just three matches of the Premier League season left to play as they chase down an unlikely place in next season's Champions League.
Tottenham sit just two points behind them with a mammoth North London Derby clash on the horizon that could well decide who takes the spot in Europe's elite competition next term. Partey has been a regular in Arteta's side this season but recently broke the worrying news that he was unlikely to play again this season.
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