Arsenal duo Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino are not in Arsenal’s squad for their Premier League clash at West Ham.
WHAT HAPPENED?
When the Gunners’ matchday squad for the Hammers clash was announced on Saturday afternoon, neither Partey nor Merino were in the 20-man group. The important duo would have certainly been included but now manager Mikel Arteta has explained their absence.
THE EXPLANATION
Arteta revealed that the two midfielders have been ruled out through injury but didn’t reveal what those injuries are or how severe they are.
He told Sky Sports: “Unfortunately, they both picked up an injury and the game too early and they couldn’t be part of the squad.”
