Partey started at the right back in all the PL games played by Arsenal this season
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal has suffered a huge blow ahead of their Premier League (PL) clash against Manchester United on Sunday after Ghanian midfielder, Thomas Partey picked up an injury.
The 30-year-old Ghana international has started all three Premier League games so far at right-back, featuring in the wins against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace and the draw at home against Fulham.
However, with his latest injury, Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta will now be forced to reshuffle his starting XI and find another right-back for the big clash at the Emirates Stadium.
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According to the UK Metro, Partey has not been called up to Ghana’s squad ahead of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
A statement by the Ghanaian Football Association (GFA) revealed they have been informed by Arsenal that the defensive midfielder will be sidelined “for a while”.
The GFA statement read: “Arsenal ace Thomas Partey is left out of the squad due to injury.
“According to his club, the player picked up an injury in training and could be on the sidelines for a while, however, the Black Stars medical teams is monitoring the situation.”
The Gunners have seven points from their first three PL matches and currently sit in 6th position ahead of the game against United.
A win for the North London club will ensure they extend their lead over the Red Devils to 4 points and move to the 4th or 5th position.
But a loss will see the visitors leapfrog them on the log table and go 2 points ahead of them.
