Although he could now be considered behind the likes of Declan Rice in the Arsenal pecking order, Thomas Partey still provides a vital service to the Gunners and Mikel Arteta.
So much so in fact, that the club have something of a dilemma with regard to the midfielder.
With the more successful clubs playing so many games these days, it’s important that the entirety of the squad is available as required.
Thomas Partey remains an Arsenal player… for now
That would, of course...