ARSENAL have been given a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s clash at Brentford.
That’s because Thomas Partey has returned to full training following a thigh injury.
The midfielder, 29, had missed Arsenal’s last three games against Fulham, Aston Villa and Manchester United.
But CBS Sports claim Partey could be back in Arsenal’s XI when they travel to Brentford this weekend.
The Ghana international took on a starring role in the Gunners’ opening three games – wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester and Bournemouth.
And his presence in Arsenal’s side will be a huge boost to Mikel Arteta following the 3-1 defeat to United earlier this month.
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An injury to fellow midfielder Mo Elneny saw Albert Sambi Lokonga play next to Granit Xhaka at Old Trafford.
Arteta had been hoping to land another powerful midfielder on deadline day.
But he was left empty-handed when Aston Villa rejected a £23million bid for Douglas Luiz.
Arteta confirmed last week: “The club has done a phenomenal job and put everything on the table to try to bring the players and the profiles we wanted.
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“We did business pretty early but unfortunately in the last 72 hours, Thomas [Partey] got injured in the same place he got injured last time.
“And then Mo [Mohamed Elneny] has a long-term injury and we had to react in the market.
“We tried but at the end of the day, we have to bring the player that we feel is right for the team and the club – we didn’t manage to do that.”
Partey is now into his third season at the Emirates following a £45m move from Atletico Madrid.
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The centre-mid has since scored twice in 62 games.
But previous injury woes means Partey has missed 36 matches for the Gunners.
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