Arsenal thing" for a star signing to be sidelined early on in their Gunners career. That is the verdict of Kevin Campbell after seeing Partey ruled out with a thigh complaint midway through the defeat to Aston Villa last weekend.Ghana midfielder Partey has made an impressive start to life at the Emirates after Arsenal swooped to meet his £45million release clause at Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day.
His masterful midfield performance in the 1-0 win at Manchester United earlier this month earned special plaudits and led to comparisons with Gunners legend Patrick Vieira.
But Partey was forced off at half-time against Villa - with his side 1-0 down - and he subsequently withdrew from international duty to start his rehabilitation at Arsenal's.
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