Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has highlighted the efforts of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey to stay in peak physical shape. Partey, who has struggled with injuries since joining Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020, has shown notable improvement this season.

Ahead of Arsenal’s match against Southampton, Arteta praised Partey’s importance to the team, saying, “He’s a massive player for us, and he’s shown that week in, week out. He’s started the season really well, really fit. The way he came back post-holiday was probably in the best condition that he’s been.”

Arteta also revealed that Partey is working hard to maintain his fitness, adding, “We have managed certain minutes with him in the right way, and he’s doing everything he can as well to be in the best physical condition.”

Partey’s enhanced fitness has helped him contribute effectively across various competitions this season, making him a crucial player for Arsenal.