Thomas Partey was fantastic against Newcastle United – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal's head coach, Mikel Arteta, praised Thomas Partey for his efforts in the match against Newcastle United, despite the team's narrow 1-0 defeat. The Gunners encountered difficulties at St. James' Park, where Alexander Isak netted the only goal, assisted by Anthony Gordon.

Partey began the game as a right-back but transitioned to midfield after the introduction of Oleksandr Zinchenko

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While some supporters voiced their discontent regarding Arteta's tactical choices and Partey's performance, the manager stood by the Ghanaian midfielder, showing faith in his abilities.

Arteta stated that he would evaluate Partey's performance further but did not believe he struggled significantly. He acknowledged the ongoing discussions about Partey's role, emphasizing his exceptional talent.

Arsenal is set to seek redemption in their upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday, followed by a fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.