Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaks out on Thomas Partey's injury ⚽
The Ghana international has enjoyed a superb campaign for the Gunners this season, starting 18 of their 21 league matches and playing a key role in their rise to the summit of the Premier League.Partey trained with his Arsenal teammates on Tuesday and while the injury is not thought to be serious, it serves as a major blow ahead of kick-off.
Speaking ahead of kick-off, Arteta told Amazon Prime: It’s what happens in football. Players pick up injuries.Jorginho, signed from Chelsea on the final day of the January transfer window, comes into replace Partey in midfield alongside Martin Odegaard and Granit Xhaka and believes the Italian will prove his worth on the big stage.
‘That is why we brought him here for this occasion and we always plan for this possibility,’ Arteta said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta claims VAR Lee Mason doesn't 'understand his job' after 'unacceptable' error'That was a big, big, big not conceiving and understanding your job. That's not acceptable, I'm sorry. And that cost Arsenal two points and that's not going to be restored.' AFC
Read more »
Arsenal suffer huge blow as Partey ruled out of Man City Premier League showdownArsenal have suffered a huge blow with news with they will be without key midfielder Thomas Partey against Manchester City. The Ghanaian has been a crucial part of the Gunners side that has sat top…
Read more »
Arsenal legend Petit claims Arteta is partly to blame for Martinelli form; Mudryk will regret Chelsea move - Football365Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit thinks Mikel Arteta’s tactics are part of the reason for Gabriel Martinelli’s recent dip in form...
Read more »
Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' VAR error against Brentford but appreciates apologyMikel Arteta has explained just how costly VAR’s error against Brentford on Saturday was in the Premier League title race. However, the Gunners boss appreciated the apology from the PGMOL, wi…
Read more »
Arsenal foe Mason 'called for emergency meeting' by PGMOL chief amid fresh attack from ArtetaPGMOL chief Howard Webb reportedly 'called for an emergency meeting' after 'blunders' from Lee Mason and John Brooks impacted Arsenal and Brighton.
Read more »
Adams tells Arteta to drop one Arsenal star in 'genius move' as Sagna makes Man City prediction - Football365'I just hope someone in the camp tells Mikel he doesn’t need to get clever for this one.'
Read more »