Arsenal have been without summer signings Thomas Partey and Gabriel in recent matches (Picture: Getty)Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed Thomas Partey is feeling ‘comfortable’ and ‘in a good space’ after returning to full training but says he will make a late call on the midfielder’s fitness ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup third-round tie with Newcastle. The injury means Partey has played no part in Arsenal’s resurgence over the winter period, missing the club’s victories over Chelsea, Brighton and West Brom. AdvertisementAdvertisementAsked for an update on Partey’s fitness at his pre-match press conference on Thursday morning, Arteta said: ‘Well, we’ve got an extra two training sessions. Arsenal statement on Gabriel and Thomas Partey Gabriel ‘Gabriel previously tested positive for COVID-19. MORE : Mikel Arteta speaks out on Mesut Ozil’s future after midfielder misses Arsenal trainingMORE : Arsenal to confirm Omar Rekik signing from Hertha Berlin imminently, confirms Mikel Arteta

Source: Metro January 07, 2021 10:32 UTC