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Mikel Arteta has provided a fitness update on Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey ahead of Tuesday\u2019s Champions League clash against RC Lens.<\/p>\n
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The Arsenal duo have both been struggling with injury with Saka having limped off in the recent 2-2 draw with\u00a0Tottenham \u2013 missing the Carabao Cup victory over Brentford \u2013 before returning for Saturday\u2019s 4-0 win at AFC Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Arteta said that Saka picked up a \u2018bad knock\u2019 following victory over the Cherries and it was thought that he was doubtful for Tuesday night\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n
But Arteta provided a more positive update on his star player on Monday and said: \u2018He\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n
\u2018He\u2019s much better. It was a big knock but he has recovered well and trained with us today.\u2019<\/p>\n
Partey, meanwhile, has missed Arsenal\u2019s last six matches across all competitions with a groin problem.<\/p>\n
\u2018He\u2019s progressed really well in the last two weeks and he managed to train in the last two or three days with the team and that\u2019s great news for us obviously,\u2019 Arteta said about the Ghana international.<\/p>\n
\u2018I think his progression in the last week has been very good. He might have some exposure tomorrow depending how the game goes. He\u2019s a big player and we know what he brings to the team. <\/p>\n
\u2018He knows exactly what we need and with the injuries we had to other players in midfield and at the back he complements us in a great way and gives us options. So it\u2019s great to have him back again.\u2019<\/p>\n
After their second Champions League game of the season, Arsenal return to Premier League action on Sunday as they host champions Manchester City.<\/p>\n