LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal looks dejected following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Arsenal 2-2 Fulham: 3 talking points as Gunners share spoils
Thomas Partey was ineffective as an inverted right-back. (Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
2. The Partey experiment needs to end
Okay, Mikel Arteta tried something, but it’s not working. That’s fine, but don’t compound the mistake by insisting on playing Partey at right-back anymore.
While Arsenal gain a lot when he inverts from that position, when his usual high level of passing isn’t up to standard, then he and the side suffer because of it.
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We aren’t sure why Arteta is insisting on playing Partey at right back, but now is the time to concede the mistake and get him back into the midfield.
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