Arsenal have enjoyed an excellent start to the Premier League campaign this season, topping the charts after 15 games with an impressive 40 point total.
A number of players have stepped up to the plate, including Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and many others.
But the importance of Thomas Partey has been immense for the Gunners and he looks like the key in their title challenge.
The former Atletico Madrid man has featured 12 times for Arsenal in the domestic tournament this season, ranking him 12th among his teammates. However, he has posted brilliant passing numbers, placing 4th for passes completed (701) and third for long passes completed (67).
He ranks joint first in the team for tackles won (16) and also finishes first in interceptions (15). This shows how important he has been for the club in stopping attacks from opposition this season.
For someone deepest among the midfielders in the team, he has made 928 touches on the ball, which leaves him head and shoulders above his fellow midfielders and ranks fourth in the whole club. It signifies his willingness to be on the ball and help start attacks.
Without his kind of quality, Arsenal will likely struggle. It is imperative that he stays fit for the remainder of the season.
