Big Blow for Gunners Thomas Partey: Arsenal midfielder to have MRI scan after FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Manchester City

 Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was substituted at half-time in the FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Manchester City; Ghanaian to have an MRI scan this weekend; Gunners have had a £60m bid rejected for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo who has confirmed he wants to leave the club

Image:Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has made 21 appearances in all competitions this season

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will have an MRI scan this weekend after coming off injured in the FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Manchester City.

Partey was substituted at half-time in Friday night's loss as he was replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed the Ghanaian, who has been an influential part of their season, was in "some discomfort

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Arteta said: "He had some discomfort and it was getting worse and worse.

"He was uncomfortable to continue. (Saturday) or the day after he will have an MRI scan and see what he has

"We have at the moment the injury of Mo (Elneny). It is not possible to get him fit. (Albert) Sambi has come in and has done well.

"It is true Thomas is a big influence and a big personality and in the second half we didn't have him."