Declan Rice's £105m arrival meant Thomas Partey wasn't expected to star for Arsenal this season... but in Mikel Arteta's new system he is THRIVING and his defensive presence gives Bukayo Saka the freedom to attack

Thomas Partey's future at Arsenal looked set to be cut short after the £105m arrival of Declan Rice, but instead of shrinking, he has thrived at right-back under Mikel Arteta's new gameplan.