Arsenal fans over the moon with news Thomas Partey is back early as Ghana exit AFCON in shock loss to Comoros
ARSENAL are set to be boosted by Thomas Partey’s early return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
The midfielder, 28, played in all three of Ghana’s group matches as they were eliminated from the tournament.
He is now set to travel back to England and could play a part in the Gunners’ home match against Burnley.
That could mean Partey would not have missed a single Premier League game, with Arsenal’s fixture against Tottenham last Sunday postponed.
Ghana were defeated 3-2 by Comores in a shock result on Tuesday.
That sealed Ghana’s elimination with Morocco and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon progressing instead.
Elsewhere, Senegal’s qualification from Group B will hinder Arsenal rivals Chelsea and Liverpool as Edouard Mendy and Sadio Mane are set to extend their stay in Africa.
Partey has been in excellent form for Arsenal in the last few weeks – putting in a Man of the Match display against Manchester City earlier this month.
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So naturally, many Gooners are delighted by his imminent return.
One wrote on Twitter: “It’s quite something, how you can fly to another continent for a tournament, come back, and not miss one league game! Up Ghana!”
Another added: “Thomas Partey being knocked out of the AFCON and going back to The Arsenal is lovely news, let’s play some games now.”
A third said: “Arsenal better have a private jet to London ready for Thomas Partey asap!”
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