Partey played his first match since he suffered a thigh injury during a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on December 7.
The midfielder replaced Dani Ceballos in the 69th minute as Gunners played a goalless draw against Crystal Palace
When asked whether the 27-year-old is ready for a starting role in Arsenal’s next fixture against Newcastle United on Monday, Arteta told the club website; “Well he's made the right step. Obviously he hasn't played much football in the last four months.
“He had an injury in exactly the same place he had before when he got injured against Spurs. Now we have the reassurance that he can compete. He did it for 25, 30 minutes. He did it well, he didn't feel anything so now we're going to be looking for the next step.”
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