Mikel Arteta declares Thomas Partey ‘fit and ready’ for Arsenal clash with Bournemouth
Thomas ParteyArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declaredThomas Partey fit and ready for their game against AFCBournemouth on Saturday.The 31-year-oldwithdrew from the Black Stars squad for the back-to-back games against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Partey could not join the rest of his teammates due to ‘medical issues’.Following the end of the international break, Arteta speaking to the press on Friday morningrevealed the midfielder is back in full fitness and is expected to feature in their next game.”Thomas Partey is fit and ready. For Gabriel Martinelli, same as Havertz; we will decide today,” he said.”Ben White, Timber and Zinchenko are quite close, we hope to have some positive news,” he added.Arsenal will be hosted at the Vitality Stadium as theyeye top position on the Premier League table.
