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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Ghana midfielder\u00a0Thomas Partey\u00a0on Tuesday night after his team\u2019s impressive win over Chelsea.<\/p>\n
The Spanish tactician started the\u00a0Black Stars\u00a0midfielder in his first eleven for the crucial game against the Blues in the English Premier League.<\/p>\n
In a game played at Emirates Stadium,\u00a0Thomas Partey\u00a0impressed with his performance as he lasted 72 minutes.<\/p>\n
Speaking in his post-match interview, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta described\u00a0Thomas Partey\u00a0as an important player, adding that he stepped up to help Arsenal annihilate the opponent.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thought it was a really good game for Thomas [Partey] to come back, he looks like he is in rhythm, he trained really well the last few days, the way that they set up, the players that they have in and the way they attack especially, we believe it was the right call to make.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe stepped up and had a great performance and was really important for the team,\u201d Mikel Arteta said in his post-match interview, as quoted on the website of Arsenal.<\/p>\n
The victory over Chelsea on Tuesday night has taken Arsenal to the top of the English Premier League standings ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City.<\/p>\n
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