Arsenal host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium today in another crucial clash in the Premier League at both ends of the table.
The Gunners currently lead the way, eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City with ten games left while Leeds find themselves once again battling to remain in the top flight.
The Whites have struggled once again to get on a consistent run this season, seeing Jesse Marsch losing his job and being replaced by Javi Gracia. Since taking over at Elland Road, the 52-year-old avoided defeat in three of his five games so far.
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The Gunners will come into today's clash without defender William Saliba. The Frenchman suffered a back injury in the Europa League loss to Sporting CP - forcing him to withdraw from Didier Deschamp's France squad for the international break.
There had also been concerns that midfielder Thomas Partey could miss the Leeds game after he sat out of Ghana's AFCON qualifier with Angola earlier this week. The 29 year-old was pictured in training after returning to England and may have hinted at his inclusion today.
Speaking to the press on Friday afternoon, Arsenal boss Arteta insisted he was hopeful that the midfielder would be ready. "We have a really good relationship with the Ghanaian federation and we have to manage and look after our players," the Spaniard said.
"They’ve been really positive about it as well. We have to manage our players. It works both ways. He obviously wasn’t fit enough to play the second game but hopefully he’ll be back for the weekend."
Now, on his personal Instagram story, the former Atletico Madrid man posted the usual matchday graphic with the relevant information included. The post doesn't necessarily mean that he will play, but it usually does mean the player will be involved.
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