Partey, Jesus, Zinchenko - Latest Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Sheffield United

Arsenal are set to receive a major injury boost as Thomas Partey is in line to return to action against Sheffield United on Monday — with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko also in contention to make their returns.

The Gunners travel to Bramall Lane on Monday night to take on relegation-threatened Sheffield United, knowing victory will help keep pace with Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City who play earlier in the weekend.

Manager Mikel Arteta has been without a number of his star players in recent weeks, with Partey, Zinchenko and Tomiyasu all missing Arsenal's recent games across all competitions.

Speaking at the Gunners' London Colney training base on Thursday, Arteta was able to provide a positive update on the injured trio ahead of Monday's Premier League.

Here, football.london takes a look at the latest injury news at the Emirates.

Partey is set to make his comeback from injury at Bramall Lane on Monday night, having been out of action since October after suffering a thigh injury in training.

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Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta confirmed the 30-year-old is in line to make a return for the Gunners.

«Thomas had a session before the last game and now he’s done two or three consecutive sessions,» said Arteta. «He should be part of the squad on Monday.»

Injury: Thigh

Return date: Sheffield United (A)

Monday's trip to Sheffield United may come too soon for defender Zinchenko, who has missed nearly a month of action after suffering a recurrence of a calf injury.

Speaking on Thursday, Arteta insisted the full-back's