Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey believes the intense competition for spots in the team’s midfield will be crucial in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season.
After a tough year marked by injuries, the Ghana international is now fully fit and ready to contend for a starting position. He will be competing with new signing Declan Rice, Jorginho, and Martin Ødegaard for a place in Mikel Arteta’s lineup.
Partey acknowledged the high quality of his fellow midfielders and the benefits of healthy competition.
“We have a lot of players in that position,” Partey said. “Jorgi is playing well, I am playing well. Dec is there, Martin (Ødegaard) too. We also have other players who can come in and make a difference. We have to compete against each other and at the end of the day it is the Mister (Arteta) who decides. With this kind of competition, we can get to the level that we want to be at.”
Since joining Arsenal in 2020, Partey has been a key figure in the squad, with his current contract set to expire in 2025.
His return to full fitness, along with the dynamic competition in midfield, is expected to boost Arsenal’s chances as they aim to build on last season’s strong performance and challenge for the Premier League title.
