Thomas Partey returned to Arsenal training yesterday after recovering from his injury, and his teammates welcomed him back in a very unique way.
The Ghanaian is one of our most important players. He was integral last season, and even though we have Declan Rice now, his return is a huge boost for us ahead of the big games against Lens tonight and Manchester City this weekend.
How Arsenal players welcomed Thomas Partey back from his injury
Arsenal have been without Thomas Partey since before our win over Manchester United last month.
The Ghanaian suffered a groin injury that has kept him out of action for about a month now. We have done well without him, but his return is a huge positive.
Footage showed Arsenal’s players hard at work in training at London Colney yesterday. HaytersTV managed to capture the exact moment Partey was welcomed back from his injury.
All the players formed two lines next to each other and asked Partey to run through. As he did, everyone gave him a slap on the back on his return to full training.
Gabriel Jesus probably hit him a bit harder than everyone else, so Partey can be seen jokingly confronting the Brazilian. Jesus then puts his arm around his shoulder and the two walk away.
Our best midfield should start vs Manchester City
Mikel Arteta has mostly gone with a midfield trio of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in the Premier League this season.
The only change on a couple of occasions has been when Fabio Vieira has stepped in for the German.
Arsenal’s best midfield, in our opinion, is Rice, Odegaard and Partey. That offers a perfect balance between attack and defence, and that’s exactly what we need when Manchester City come to town on Sunday.
We really think a midfield trio of Rice, Partey and Odegaard gives us the best chance of beating the champions.
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