Who starts alongside Partey?

[Red London]

I'd really like to eventually see a midfield trio of Ceballos Partey and Saka in the more easy games. I think that midfield would have everything.

In tougher games I would go for a Ceballos Partey Xhaka trio but not sure that would actually work in reality.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

Xhaka is getting benched hopefully. I think Arteta realizes that we can actually play more on the offensive without him. As soon as we brought him on at Sheffield we lost the midfield and we were immediately on the defensive.

 

[balthazar]

Cuz Wilshy is an Arsenal lad.

yes, but he is a perma-crock. Sadly. Like Diaby

 

[Big Poppa]

Bear in mind that Partey was probably talking to Cagigao about Xhaka back when Ceballos was looking really average and not looking like he had a future at the club. We’ve looked unable to control games without Xhaka in the past but as Ceballos improves I hope he can do that, and the likelihood of that happening with Partey next to him is increased.

We’ve struggled at that ever since we lost Santi. Xhaka’s major contribution has been increasing our defensive third possession stats, and I’d challenge anyone who claims that to be controlling games.

 

[Big Poppa]

Want to see

.............. Laca/Martinelli.........
Auba ...............................Pepe
.................ESR/Özil...............
..............Partey..Ceballos.....
Tierney Gabriel Saliba Bellerin
.......................Leno..................

Swap Laca and Auba, and put Saka on the left, then we’re in business.

I’d also consider Willian > ESR/Özil in the hole.

 

[balthazar]

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Swap Laca and Auba, and put Saka on the left, then we’re in business.

I’d also consider Willian > ESR/Özil in the hole.

actually forgot about Saka He needs to play, either in the hole or on the left

 

[HairSprayGooners]

Hate it when people **** up the order. So Xhaka at cam is it?

No pal its a 433 with Xhaka at the base keep up.

 

[Ashybashy86]

Partey would cover Xhaka's weaknesses, and that pairing is better balanced than any other combo.

 

[Ashybashy86]

Is Partey not more of a deep playmaker than a box-to-box midfielder?

That's what Xhaka is supposed be. We'd get the best out of Partey as a B2B mid. That's why I think it's the best pairing.

 

[Fewtch]

Partey Xhaka
Willian
Pepe Auba Saka​

Or switch Willian for Ceballos if Pepe is going to continue to start from the bench

 

[Rex Stone]

Ceballos has been incredible to watch last few weeks so I can see him playing most games with Thomas.

I don’t think we’ll see a two long term though, got to imagine it’ll be Xhaka sitting deep protected by two mobile midfielders in Thomas and Dani.

Then a three of Willian, Pepe, Auba and Laca up front.

 

[MikelHadADream]

Partey Xhaka
Willian
Pepe Auba Saka​

Or switch Willian for Ceballos if Pepe is going to continue to start from the bench

Like the look of this, although I don't think we will see a nailed on first 11. There will be rotation between Xhaka/Ceballos/Willian/Saka/Pepe dependent on the game.

Auba and Partey will be the only two players that play every game imo.

 

[freeglennhelder2]

yes, but he is a perma-crock. Sadly. Like Diaby

“Whenever there is a Diaby thing it is always related to me. He could have a migraine and it would be Dan Smith. I think about what might have happened to my career if if were not for that tackle, probably every day.” Dan Smith, 2015

 

[Jury]

“Whenever there is a Diaby thing it is always related to me. He could have a migraine and it would be Dan Smith. I think about what might have happened to my career if if were not for that tackle, probably every day.” Dan Smith, 2015

Is that little **** having a laugh? He thinks a guy he ruined somehow ruined his career? Some woke 80k a year psychologist probably told him that... Jesus.

 

[Makavelii]

“Whenever there is a Diaby thing it is always related to me. He could have a migraine and it would be Dan Smith. I think about what might have happened to my career if if were not for that tackle, probably every day.” Dan Smith, 2015

I really hope there's more to what he said and you've chosen to just cut out the part where he apologises for 15 minutes.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Sounds like there won't be one set partnership.

 

[Oxeki]

I think personally it should be Partey and Ceballos.
But no one really knows who will be starting alongside Partey.
But the only thing we know is that Partey will be the permanent fixture in that midfield.

 

[RunTheTrap]

Arteta has been reluctant to play Xhaka, Cellabos and Elneny in a midfield 3. It's always been 2 of them at one point. Pretty clear to me that Arteta sees Partey, Cellabos, Xhaka and Elneny as his deepest midfielders. I think it's more likely that the 3rd man will one of Willian, Saka, Willock or ESR.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Bear in mind that Partey was probably talking to Cagigao about Xhaka back when Ceballos was looking really average and not looking like he had a future at the club. We’ve looked unable to control games without Xhaka in the past but as Ceballos improves I hope he can do that, and the likelihood of that happening with Partey next to him is increased.

We haven't controlled a game since Santi went lame. What we have done is negate a lot of advantages the opposition have so latterly we appear more solid but totally at the expense of chance creation. That's different to actual control. It's very basic stability. It's been a stalemate. Partey is the key to us moving forward as he can take care of his own business. All we need to do now is find someone equally capable to pass to.

 

[DanDare]

It may be premature but the subbing of Xhaka and then him not starting is so rare in his arsenal career that I think it could signal Arteta doesn't seem him as the future

Partey Ceballos Saka