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Mikel Arteta has now told Thomas Partey that the midfielder has to earn ‘the right’ to play for Arsenal again having finally returned from his injury against Sheffield United. The 30-year-old made his first appearance since October 8 as Arsenal cruised to a 6-0 win on Monday. Partey had not played in the Gunners’ previous 24 games in all competitions due to a thigh injury. He had also only played for 15 minutes since August 26 after a groin injury. Partey sustained his thigh injury during training at London Colney and ultimately required an operation in November. He and Arsenal both hoped the …

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