Thomas Partey Set to Miss Arsenal’s Clash with Manchester United
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday due to injury. The 30-year-old has started at right-back in all three of Arsenal’s Premier League games so far, but Mikel Arteta will now be forced to reshuffle his defence ahead of the match at the Emirates Stadium.
The Ghanaian Football Association have been informed by Arsenal that Partey will be sidelined ‘for a while’, and he has not been called up to Ghana’s squad for the upcoming international break. This means Gabriel Magalhaes could be handed his first start of the season after being benched for all three of Arsenal’s Premier League games so far.
The Brazilian could partner William Saliba at the heart of Arsenal’s defence, with Ben White moving across to cover at right-back, the role he played last season. Arsenal will be looking to get back to winning ways following their 2-2 draw with Fulham last Saturday, while United will be hoping for a more solid performance after they edged a 3-2 victory at home to Nottingham Forest last weekend.
What This Means for Arsenal
Partey’s injury is a major blow for Arsenal as they prepare for their clash with Manchester United. The Ghanaian has been one of the standout performers for the Gunners this season, and his absence will be felt in the midfield. Arteta will now have to rely on the likes of Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos to provide the creativity and energy in the middle of the park.
The Gunners will also have to adjust their defensive line-up, with Gabriel Magalhaes likely to come in for Partey at right-back. The Brazilian has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season, but he has impressed in pre-season and could be a key player for Arsenal this season.
Conclusion
Thomas Partey’s injury is a major setback for Arsenal ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday. The Ghanaian has been one of the standout performers for the Gunners this season, and his absence will be felt in the midfield. Arteta will now have to rely on the likes of Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos to provide the creativity and energy in the middle of the park, while Gabriel Magalhaes is likely to come in for Partey at right-back. It remains to be seen how Arsenal will cope without Partey, but it could be a difficult afternoon for the Gunners against a strong Manchester United side.