Mikel Arteta was purring after Thomas Partey made an impressive full debut in Arsenal's Europa League win over Rapid Vienna. Partey made his first start for the Gunners in Thursday's 2-1 victory, with BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves describing his performance as 'one of the best debuts I've ever seen, honestly'. The 27-year-old ran the midfield - protecting Arsenal's defence, showcasing his wide range of passing and evading opponents with some nice touches. Partey's authority in the centre of the park also allowed other players to get forward when the Gunners were chasing the game after Bernd Leno's mistake gifted Taxiarchis Fountas a second-half opener for Vienna. It paid off, with David...
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