Ghana star Thomas Partey is set to miss Arsenal's Wednesday's Premier League clash against Manchester City after picking up an injury in training, per multiple reports.
It means one of the Gunners' most influential players will not be available for the round 12 outstanding game to be played at Emirates Stadium.
The 29-year-old reportedly did not travel with the team to the stadium for the home, per people who witnessed the team's arrival.
The reports of him missing the game has put social media on a meltdown, with Arsenal fans going mad over the idea of the Ghana deputy captain missing the crucial game.
Partey was also taken off at half-time when Arsenal played Manchester City in the FA Cup toward the end of January.
Today's game will be instrumental for Arteta's side as Pep's side could leapfrog them after the game in the Premier League table.
Arsenal are on 51 points while City have 48 points heading into the game.