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Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko OUT of Arsenal clash with Fulham as Mohamed Elneny comes into midfield


THOMAS PARTEY and Oleksandr Zinchenko are OUT of Arsenal’s starting like-up at home to Fulham today.

The Ghanaian midfielder was set to be in the Gunners XI for the fourth Premier League match in a row.

Mikel Arteta would have hoped to have fielded an uncharged sideCredit: Getty

Boss Mikel Arteta revealed yesterday how he had no injury concerns and was left with a fully fit squad.

However, Partey is not included in his team or even in the bench for the clash with the unbeaten Whites.

He is understood to have a slight sprain of his left knee.

Meanwhile, Zinchenko has a tight right thigh and misses the Emirates showdown.

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Outside of that, Arsenal look to continue their 100 per cent start to the season with the same side.

Aaron Ramsdale continues in goal, along with Ben White, Kieran Tierney, William Saliba and Gabriel in defence.

Mohamed Elneny comes in in place of Partey, while Granit Xhaka and captain Martin Odegaard make up the midfield.

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Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli lead the attack either side of the in-form Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus.

Meanwhile, Bernd Leno returns to the Emirates for the first time since leaving this summer.

He plays in goal for Fulham, who have won one and drawn to so far in the league this season.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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