The midfielder flew back to London after his country exited the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage on Tuesday night, and was selected to be a substitute for their last four clash less than 48 hours later.

Partey was substituted on for the Emirates Stadium leg with 15 minutes to go but picked up two yellow cards, as Arsenal were beaten 2-0 in the second leg and on aggregate thanks to Diogo Jota brace.