Ghana star Thomas Partey makes injury return in Arsenal’s draw against Crystal Palace

Published on: 14 January 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Thomas Partey of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 14, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Ghana international Thomas Partey returned to action for Arsenal on Thursday night when the team drew goalless with Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

The highly-rated midfielder suffered a recurrence of a thigh strain injury during his team’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in December 2020.

As a result, the former Atletico Madrid man had been sidelined for the past few weeks where he received treatment.

Having regained fitness, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included Thomas Partey in the team’s matchday squad for the Crystal Palace match today.

After missing out on a starting role, the midfielder was introduced in the 69^th minute to replace Daniel Ceballos.

Going on to play 20 minutes of the match, the combative midfielder appeared in good shape as he helped the Londoners to earn a point at the end of the 90 minutes.

Today’s appearances mean that Thomas Partey has now featured in six matches for Arsenal in the English Premier League since joining the side from Atletico Madrid in the summer.