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Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium tonight with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to make it four wins from their last four games in all competitions.
With the Gunners currently nine points behind leaders Liverpool in the table, every game is seen as a must win game, despite there still being 25 matches left to play this season. Mikel Arteta’s side cannot afford to drop any more points over the Christmas period.
Arsenal blew West Ham away last time out and they’ll be hoping to do the same tonight at the Emirates, albeit against more difficult opposition. However the Gunners have been handed a boost to help them overcome Ruben Amirom’s side, with Thomas Partey seen with the match day squad.
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The Ghanian midfielder missed the game against West Ham with a muscle injury, despite travelling to the London Stadium last week. According to a few reports, Thomas Partey failed a late fitness test, however his injury wasn’t thought to be a serious issue.
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With the player having been seen with the rest of the squad, it could well mean he’s recovered in time to play a part tonight which will be a huge boost for Mikel Arteta’s side.
After a difficult start to the season, Partey has been in the best form of his Arsenal career over the last month.
Jorginho came in against West Ham and put in a very professional performance, however Manchester United is a different level of opposition so having Thomas Partey fit and available will give the Gunners even more confidence ahead of the match.
Arsenal have not lost a competitive match against Manchester United in 822 days and they’ll look to continue that feat tonight.
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