Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained that he had no option but to play Thomas Partey as a right-back. The manager stated that his first choice for the position is Dutch defender Jurrien Timber,

MIKEL ARTETA blasted the defensive errors that left Arsenal’s title hopes in tatters. Two blunders from Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino allowed Aston Villa to come back from 2-0 down. And

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has addressed transfer reports linking Martin Zubimendi to the North London club. He has been deemed as Thomas Partey's replacement.

Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey was fully involved in Arsenal’s final training session on Tuesday ahead of the team’s clash against Dinamo Zagreb in the Uefa Champions League.The Black Stars midfielder did not have his best game over the weekend when the Gunners drew 2-2 with

Early move for Martin Zubimendi suggests Arteta is planning for life without his two most experienced deep-lying midfielders

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been advised about Thomas Partey after the Ghana international's costly error against Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta's defensive woes are set to deepen with the anticipated absence of star defender William Saliba for the next fortnight, forcing a reshuffle in his backline. This comes at a crucial juncture for the Gunners as they strive to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool and secure a direct entry into the Champions League group stage.

Arsenal were without star center back William Saliba for their home game against Aston Villa, as they coughed up a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2. And Mikel Arteta has issued the latest update on Saliba's injury ahead of their UEFA Champions League home game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Arsenal: Three ways Mikel Arteta could line up after William Saliba injury blow - Gunners could be without their star centre-back for the next three matches and must find an effective solution

Arteta responded to Saliba's blow by fielding Jurrien Timber at centre-back and Thomas Partey at right-back against Villa, but the latter has struggled to fit into that unfamiliar slot, giving Arteta another unnecessary headache at a crucial point of the season.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he is "very worried" about William Saliba's injury after the Arsenal defender missed Saturday's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.