Arsenal star hints he could make first start for seven months against Luton Town

Thomas Partey has hinted that he could be in line for a start for Arsenal's clash against Luton Town.

The Gunners host the Hatters at the Emirates Stadium this evening in the Premier League. Arsenal are looking to return to winning ways following their draw with Manchester City at the weekend.

Mikel Arteta's team were held to a goalless draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday against one of their title rivals. Despite avoiding defeat, Arsenal dropped to second place in the table after Liverpool beat Brighton a couple of hours earlier.

Attention will now turn to this evening against Luton, where Arsenal will be hoping for a last dramatic encounter than their reverse fixture in December. A late Declan Rice goal was needed to secure a 4-3 victory at Kenilworth Road.

It remains to be seen what line-up Arteta will select for tonight's fixture. However, it seems that Partey may have hinted that he could be in line for a spot in the team.

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On Instagram, Partey posted a matchday-themed graphic on his story, which also included his face. The post did not include a caption but has often become a tradition with Premier League players on the day of a game.

Partey has been restricted to making just eight appearances for Arsenal this season in all competitions. The versatile midfielder only recently returned from a length spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

The last three Premier League matches against Sheffield United, Brentford and Man City have all seen Partey make cameos from the bench. He was also an unused substitute in the Champions League last-16 second leg