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Rio Ferdinand has made a strong claim about Thomas Partey and Casemiro ahead of this weekend’s clash between Arsenal and Manchester United.
THE LOWDOWN: FANTASTIC PARTEY
Thomas Partey, since his move to the Emirates, has grown to become an important part of Mikel Arteta’s set up.
His ability to break up play and pick out the right passes in the defensive midfield role has helped Arsenal to reach a different height this season.
The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League log with eight points ahead of the Manchester Clubs ahead of this weekend’s big clash.
THE LATEST: “NO COMPARISON”
Rio Ferdinand believes there is no comparison between Manchester United star man Casemiro and Arsenal linchpin Thomas Partey.
The Red Devils will be the latest Premier League side to travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday looking to close the gap at the top of the Premier League.
Meanwhile, United will have to do it without their summer signing and further makes their work difficult against an impressive Arteta side.
“I think the importance to their teams… you could argue both sides quite equally – but then, when you throw the stats in, Casemiro wipes him away,” the former United centre-back said on his Vibe with Five Podcast.
“I don’t think Partey could do what Casemiro does. I don’t think Partey is good enough defensively to do what Casemiro is doing.
“I don’t think he has the impact defensively [for Arsenal as Casemiro has] for Man United.”
THE VERDICT: NO COMPARISON TRULY
Their respective roles in the teams are quite different, though similar. Partey does a lot more at Arsenal than just sitting in front of the defence unlike Casemiro.
However, both players have been fantastic in their roles and both managers will be pleased with their output so far this season.
One thing is certain though, Manchester United will be incapacitated with the absence of the Brazilian on Sunday.
