Arsenal: Thomas Partey is desperate to return - Mikel Arteta

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will undergo another scan this week as he fights to return this weekend against Tottenham Hotspurs.

The Ghana international has missed Arsenal’s last two games due to a thigh injury.

Partey sustained the injury during the first half of last month’s 3-0 home defeat by Aston Villa but he is yet to be given the green light to return to full training by the medical staff.

“He has been training separately in the last week or so,” said Arteta.

“We have to scan him again to see how he is feeling. He is a player that is so willing, that is pushing us every day because he wants to do it.

“At the same time, we have to protect and make sure that when he gets back in the team he is ready to do that and whatever extent of minutes we can use him.

“So this week is going to be crucial, the moment he starts to train in parts with the team. See how he is feeling and how he is evolving day today.”