Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been given the green light to get physical this season after signing tough guy Thomas Partey. The Gunners spent big on deadline day to sign the Atletico Madrid enforcer in a stunning £45m swoop. And technical director Edu, who claims Partey had been a target for seven months, wants to see him help Arsenal shake off their long-held label as southern softies. Edu, who once brought steel to the Arsenal midfield himself as a player, said: “I think we improved the squad's quality and physicality. “I think you get all the players who we really focused on. If you see Willian, he brings us experience and a very special physicality in terms of speed. Arsenal...
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