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I would be surprised’: £200k-a-week Arsenal star now a doubt to start against Chelsea

‘I WOULD BE SURPRISED’: £200K-A-WEEK ARSENAL STAR NOW A DOUBT TO START AGAINST CHELSEA
Amir Mir
Amir Mir
Mon 16 October 2023 17:30, UK
Charles Watts says he doesn’t expect Thomas Partey to start for Arsenal against Chelsea when the Premier League returns this weekend.

There was a bit of a scare amongst Arsenal fans when Thomas Partey was subbed off at half-time during Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico.

But as Arsenal expert Charles Watts shared ‘panic over’ because it was all pre-planned by Ghana coach, Chris Hughton, as he told his own YouTube channel.

There is a reason why fans hate the international break. On one hand, it halts domestic football and, on the other, it puts their players at risk of injury and means that they travel back very late after duty.

Well, in Thomas Partey’s case, he will be in action for Ghana on Wednesday night against the USA in Nashville, which means a late trip back to London.

Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea for the evening kick-off on Saturday and Watts doesn’t expect the £200k-a-week star to feature (Spotrac).

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“My understanding of Thomas Partey’s early withdrawal from Ghana’s game against Mexico at half-time was that it was a pre-determined thing,” said Watts.

“They were just trying to manage his minutes after being so long out with injury and Chris Hughton has now confirmed that speaking to the press following the game.

“So, panic over. No need to be concerned. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s very, very similar for Thomas Partey when they play on Wednesday night in Nashville against the USA. I can’t see Thomas Partey playing the full 90 minutes. It might be another 45-minute type of thing for him, which is wise and sensible. These are friendlies, not qualifiers.

“It’s still a long journey home for him. Wednesday night in America. Arsenal are playing on Saturday. I would be surprised if Partey starts that game against Chelsea.”

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Partey yet to get going
It has been a stop-start season for the 30-year-old, who is yet to consistently play in his midfield role this season because of Declan Rice.

When Partey was fit, Arteta opted to use him as a right-back with the duo yet to start alongside each other.

The hope from the Arsenal fans is that they do play together as soon as possible because it will elevate the team even further.

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£5m Arsenal player admits he’s trying so hard in training, wants to start more often

Milo Clay
Mon 16 October 2023 18:15, UK
Mohamed Elneny has admitted he’s been ‘fighting’ hard in training in an attempt to start more often at Arsenal.

Elneny has been speaking to The Evening Standard after returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines last month.

The 31-year-old picked up a serious knee injury in January that kept him out of action for the remainder of last season.

The Egyptian midfielder returned to action in the Carabao Cup last month as he came on for the final 10 minutes in the 1-0 win over Brentford.

And while Elneny is fully aware that it will take time for him to get back to full match fitness, he’s admitted he’s desperate to force his way into the Arsenal side.

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Elneny admits he’s ‘fighting’ for starting role at Arsenal
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Elneny admitted his goal is to become a starter for Arsenal once again this season.

“I want to finish my career when I’m 37 or 36, so I still have five or six years left to go,” he said. “I’m working really hard like always and trying to go back into the first XI for Arsenal. For sure, it’s my goal this year.

“I know I’m coming back from a long injury and this is what I’m doing in the training ground; fighting, fighting and fighting to come back and be in the starting XI.

“That’s why I’m giving 100 per cent every day to show I’m ready to play and then when I get the chance to play, I have to show I can still be there and give my everything to this club.”

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Elneny had proven to be an important squad player for Arteta before picking up a serious injury last season.

The midfielder had stepped in several times in Thomas Partey’s absence but he now faces increased competition for a place in the side after the arrival of Declan Rice.

While it seems unlikely that Elneny will force his way into Arteta’s first XI anytime soon, it’s brilliant to have players who are ready to fight for their place.

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Gary Neville aims FSG dig at Jamie Carragher after ex-Liverpool star mocked Man United takeover tweet
Gary Neville was not pleased after Manchester United’s Qatar takeover collapsed, but former Liverpool man Jamie Carragher saw the funny side

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Gary Neville hit back at Jamie Carragher with a sly dig about Liverpool owners FSG after his fellow Sky Sports pundit made light of Manchester United’s failed takeover.

Over the weekend it became apparent the Reds’ fierce rivals would not come into contract with the Qatari riches of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, as the businessman withdrew from the bidding process to take control of the Old Trafford outfit.

That was despite offering £5bn for the club back in May, with Rio Ferdinand making a poorly-aged statement that the deal was to be wrapped up quickly.

Now it appears the Glazer family will only part of United with a minority 25 percent stake going to English businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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These events prompted a response from former player and now Sky Sports pundit Neville, clearly unhappy that his old club would not be taken over entirely given his recent track record speaking against the current ownership.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he published a long rant outlining six “non-negotiables” about a takeover, plus a further list of 16 questions to tackle worries about a new minority shareholder coming on board.

In due course Carragher, a regular on TV alongside his ex-United rival, rubbed salt in the wounds. He joked: “That para is my personal favourite, there’s a few other crackers as well,” screenshotting a section of the original post about Neville’s ‘non negotiables’.

Clearly a sensitive topic for Neville, he sharply clapped back at his co-pundit. “You can use it when you’re trying to kick your owners out in a few years,” was the last word in the public war of words.

Ownership is a subject both have clashed on at various stages dating back to when FSG announced they were exploring their options for investment 11 months ago. Around the same time Man United began their process to achieve a similar outcome.

John W. Henry then made it clear Liverpool were not for sale, culminating in a minority investment from Dynasty Equity at end of September. Whether this is the correct decision will be up for debate down the line, depending on the club’s on-field performance.

By this point Neville has taken Carragher on many a time, whether that be after Liverpool’s loss to Brentford in January live on air with Sky or again on X, there for all the world to see.

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