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I had no choice – Mikel Arteta on playing Partey as right back

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained that he had no option but to play Thomas Partey as a right-back.

The manager stated that his first choice for the position is Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, emphasising that he has no backup for the former Ajax man.

“I had no choice. I didn’t have another right full-back. Who plays when Jurrien isn’t available or his load is too high? I didn’t have another right-sided centre-back [vs. Aston Villa],” Arteta said.

Thomas Partey faced criticism after making costly mistakes in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

The Gunners blew a two-goal lead on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with Partey’s defensive lapse allowing Ollie Watkins to grab a late equalizer.

The draw dealt a blow to Arsenal’s title hopes, as they now sit six points behind league leaders Liverpool, having played one game more.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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