Mikel Arteta was forced to make one major change to his Arsenal starting XI for the huge Premier League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday evening. Thomas Partey was left out of the squad as a precaution due to a muscular injury with Jorginho coming in to take his place.
The absence of Partey was an understandable worry for those associated with Arsenal as the 29-year-old is vital to Arteta's system. Nonetheless, unlike when Albert Sambi Lokonga had to come in for Partey in the game against Manchester United towards the start of the season that Arsenal lost, Jorginho, his replacement this time round, has bags of experience in big game situations.
Two unforced errors and the deadly combination of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne saw Arsenal lose for the first time at Emirates Stadium in the league this season. However, Jorginho's performance in midfield was one of the shining lights for the home side.
