Granit Xhaka is delighted with Arsenal’s acquisition of Thomas Partey (Picture: Sky Sports)Granit Xhaka has welcomed the signing of Thomas Partey, even if though his arrival has intensified the competition for midfield places in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI. ‘He played at the Emirates two years ago in the Europa League semi-final when we lost against them,’ the Switzerland international told Sky Sports. AdvertisementAdvertisement‘He’s a great player if not then Arsenal don’t buy him it’s that simple. Arteta, however, convinced the 27-year-old to stay and the Spaniard’s faith has been rewarded with a series of commanding an influential displays. MORE: Micah Richards issues word of warning to Mikel Arteta and questions Arsenal summer signing GabrielMORE: Thomas Partey spotted with first team squad in Manchester ahead of Arsenal debutFollow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Metro October 17, 2020 13:18 UTC