Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been included in the squad to face North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Partey was part of Ghana's squad to face Brazil and Nicaragua in friendly games last week but he pulled out during the warm up ahead of the Brazil game in France and did not feature.
The 29-year-old was subsequently allowed to fly back to London on Sunday, before Ghana played Nicaragua in Spain on Tuesday.
Ghana Coach Otto Addo confirmed later that the decision to excuse Partey from the two games was only precautionary, but it appears Arsenal will benefit fully from that decision as Arteta confirmed the former Atletico Madrid man, along with Oleksander Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney, has been included in the team to face Spurs.
"They are part of the team.
"We just finished the last training session, we had many players arriving yesterday so we had a short period to prepare the match but the boys look in good condition."
Arsenal went into the international break ahead of Spurs and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and can open up a four-point gap over both teams with victory on Saturday lunchtime.
Latest Stories
-
When Leadership Breaks in Public: A CEO’s Wake-Up Call
5 hours -
Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
5 hours -
How regulation helped New Jersey build a thriving online gaming market
5 hours -
Ghana’s National Cathedral scandal crushes government accountability over $97 million
5 hours -
At least 20 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
6 hours -
South African president removes minister criticised by key coalition partner
6 hours -
Agavedzi residents welcome Mahama’s groundbreaking of Blekusu Sea Defence Phase II
6 hours -
Volta Council of State rep urges chiefs to unite and demand action on development projects
7 hours -
A/R: GWCL to shutdown Barekese treatment plant for maintenance works
7 hours -
Governing Board of Engineering Council inaugurated
7 hours -
Court denies bail to 9 suspects in Nkwanta riots case
7 hours -
Ejura Traditional Council rents apartment for Senior Police Officers to improve security at Ejura
7 hours -
Cedi holds firm to dollar; one dollar goes for GH¢12 in retail market, GH¢10.45 on interbank market
8 hours -
Be bold enough to ignore nepotistic influences – GUPS Secretary urges student leaders
8 hours -
Bril releases new single ‘Happiness’ to inspire hope through afrobeats
8 hours