Arsenal have been told they "can't rely" on midfielder Thomas Partey this season and should look to sign a replacement in the January transfer window. It comes after the Ghanaian international has struggled with a number of injuries since joining the club, keeping him out of action.
The 29-year-old has missed five games already this campaign with a slight knock, while a knee issue saw him return to London early from international duty. The role of Partey in the side cannot be understated, tasked with breaking up transitions from the opposition so his teammates can push higher up the pitch.
The midfielder managed to return to fitness in time to face Tottenham in the North London Derby, with his strike from the edge of the box opening the scoring. "It was a great finish, we’ve been waiting for that one," manager Mikel Arteta said on the goal. "The whole crowd has been 'shoot, shoot' for a long time.
