Former Manchester United defender and pundit Rio Ferdinand believes that Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is an upgrade on Arsenal star Thomas Partey. It comes as the Brazilian is starting to edge his way into the side after making a big-money move to the Red Devils in the summer.
However, his importance is yet to be felt in the same way that Partey is at the Emirates Stadium, given the key role that he plays in the midfield. The Ghanaian is tasked with breaking up transitions to allow the side to sustain pressure, but his recent injury concerns have left the side feeling his absence when he isn't available.
"The stats are there, and they are unquestionable," Mikel Arteta told the Daily Mail back in April when discussing the importance of Partey in his midfield. "The win rate when Thomas is there is higher. It is something that is not good for us because, in the last two seasons, he has not been there as much as we want.
