Arsenal fans jubilate as Mikel Arteta announces Partey's return from injury

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has officially returned from the injury that has kept him out of action since October 2023.

The return of the midfield maestro was announced by Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta during a press conference on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Arteta disclosed that the 29-year-old has been involved in some team training sessions without encountering any setbacks and is therefore ready for a competitive match.

Per Arteta’s statement, Thomas Partey will, for the first time in 2024, enjoy football action when Arsenal take on Sheffield United on Monday, March 4, 2024, in a Premier League fixture.

"Thomas had a session before the last game, now he’s done two or three consecutive sessions so he should be part of the squad on Monday," said Arteta.

Thomas Partey has seen no competitive football since playing a part in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City on October 8, 2023.

Arsenal were not the only side that were affected by his long lay-off as Ghana missed the services of the influential midfielder in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Arsenal’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest in January 2024 was billed for his return but he suffered a setback in training that kept him out for another month.

If selected by Mikel Arteta for the game against Sheffield, Partey would be making the fifth appearance of the 2023/2024 season.

News of Partey’s return has been received with great excitement by Arsenal fans who believe that he will be crucial in the title run-in.

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp after hearing Timber and Partey are back from injury.

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— Mo Tariq (@AFCtariq) February 29, 2024

Thomas Partey back in full first-team training for Arsenal yesterday ahead of the game against Sheffield United.

Things you love to see…???? pic.twitter.com/7I5KlmkrlJ

— now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) February 29, 2024

Thomas Partey is now available. Pray for Sheffield United. pic.twitter.com/Bg8CQ8gn3K

— Triple M (@Tripple____M) February 29, 2024

???? Thomas Partey is set to be part of the Arsenal squad on Monday ???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/oKpEDqMLxj

— Le African Gooner (@leafricangooner) February 29, 2024

Thomas Partey is back but why I'm I not happy ???? pic.twitter.com/noToE6tz7H

— Almighty Kaka ???? (@Petersonnnn2) February 29, 2024

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Thomas Partey will be in the squad for Sheffield United on Monday. pic.twitter.com/zD2bRKKWMK

— Talking Ball™ (@TalkingBallTM) February 29, 2024

Thomas tick all the boxes for a complete holding midfielder;

- Passer
- Ball carrier
- Destroyer

Good to have him back !! ???? pic.twitter.com/mB7FgSjvKl

— THOMA5 ???? (@ParteyHive) February 29, 2024

Partey coming back for Arsenal when he is needed the most isn’t talked about enough pic.twitter.com/p4ep0vWXyz

— THOMA5 ???? (@ParteyHive) February 29, 2024

Gooners would you add Partey immediately to the starting lineup or he should be at the bench????

— Marvin???? (@marvinashaba0) February 29, 2024

Thomas Partey hive we are fully back pic.twitter.com/p4CdfVDUGp

— ???? (@parteysznx) February 29, 2024