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Partey attends, Smith Rowe return - 3 Things spotted in Arsenal training ahead of Man City clash

Arsenal take on Manchester City this evening in a hugely anticipated Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.

A win for the north Londoners would see them go six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand on City, although Mikel Arteta's previous record against the Citizens may be a cause for concern.

In fact, the Spaniard has lost all five of his league encounters with Pep Guardiola's side, including a 5-0 defeat at the Etihad last term. Ahead of the match, Arsenal have released a set of training images from Tuesday's session at London Colney - here are a few things we spotted.

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Partey attends

Rumours on Twitter began to circulate surrounding midfielder Thomas Partey potentially being injured on Wednesday. However, the Ghana international took part in training on Tuesday, which should suggest that he is fit unless he picked up an injury problem in the last 24 hours.

Amario Cozier-Duberry and Thomas Partey of Arsenal during a training session. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Partey has arguably been Arsenal's most important player this season, performing excellently in the No.6 role throughout the last few months. The Gunners faithful will be hoping that the former Atletico Madrid man is named in the starting XI this evening.

Smith Rowe return

Emile Smith Rowe has been plagued with injury setbacks throughout the 2022/23 campaign. In fact, he underwent surgery last year on a groin problem that had been bothering him before eventually returning to action off the bench during last month's FA Cup victory over Oxford United.

Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

The England international then picked up a thigh strain towards the end of January but he has now been pictured back training with the first team, a huge boost for Arteta ahead of a busy upcoming schedule.

Youngsters on display

Hale End talent Amario Cozier-Duberry has grabbed headlines in recent weeks, performing excellently for the Under-23s side. And the 17-year-old was pictured alongside the senior squad during Tuesday's session.

Cozier-Duberry is yet to make his first-team debut, although he has been an unused substitute in recent weeks.

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