Arsenal star Thomas Partey delivers Mikel Arteta verdict amid sack claims

Thomas Partey has given Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta his backing as pressure continues to mount on the Gunners coach. Arteta's side are currently 15th in the Premier League table with just 4 wins out of 11 games. On Sunday, the Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham and Partey suffered an injury and was forced off. After the game, he took to Instagram and provided an update on his injury and gave his verdict on Arteta. He wrote: “Being part of the Arsenal family is something incredible for me, since the day I arrived I have felt so supported. “The coach had a great influence in my decision to join this team and even though we had some bad results I know we are building something good together. “I have had the bad luck to suffer an injury but I hope I can play again soon and fight for this team.” Image source - Screenshot: Thomas Partey Instagram source - Express / Join us on Telegram

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