Arsenal have suffered a major injury blow as midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss three matches due to an ankle injury.
The Ghana international sustained the knock during Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Burnley on Saturday and will now be out for three weeks, meaning he won't feature in any of Arsenal's upcoming fixtures.
Partey has been one of Arsenal's most reliable players this season, making 27 appearances in all competitions and contributing with four assists. His absence could be felt by his teammates and manager Mikel Arteta, who has already lost key players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette through injury.
However, there is hope that Partey can recover in time for Arsenal's next match against Liverpool in the Premier League on January 6th. The Gunners have also signed a loan deal for Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion, which should provide some much-needed cover in defence.
In conclusion, Thomas Partey's injury is a significant setback for Arsenal and their chances of challenging for top spot in the Premier League. However, with White joining the squad, it remains to be seen how the team will cope without their talismanic midfielder.