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Mikel Arteta insists Thomas Partey is still ABSENT from training despite rumours he had returned... as the Arsenal boss addresses whether the Ghanaian will be back before the Africa Cup of Nations

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that both Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu have not returned to training ahead of tomorrow's clash with West Ham.

Rumours had circulated that Partey had returned to training and was in contention to make his first Premier League appearance since their 1-0 victory Man City on October 8.

Arteta though has ruled both players out for their home clash with the Hammers, where a win will send them top of the Premier League going into 2024.

There is also uncertainty whether the pair will feature for the Gunners before they are due to go away on international duty next month.