[THREAD] THOMAS PARTEY: Arsenal Target in-depth stats analysis. I compared €50m rated Partey to the highest rated defensive midfielders in LaLiga, top DMs in the PL and Arsenals deep midfielders. #afc #partey (1/n)

INTERCEPTIONS AND RECOVERIES: Partey ranks very nicely amongst the strong cohort, being particularly strong at intercepting. Notice Xhaka’s low numbers. He needs to be paired with someone who has high numbers in this category in a double pivot. (2/n) #afc

DUELS: Partey is one of the best aerially in this position and this is something Arsenal are very weak at. Aerial Duels. A lot of aggressive teams use this against us, especially in midfield as can be seen by our midfielders. (3/n) #afc

CHANCE CREATION: Partey actually does very well in this field and is approximate to those who we considered good creators in Xhaka and Henderson. This shows his all rounded capabilities. #afc (4/n)

DEFENSIVE PRESSURE: Partey’s rank in pressuring attackers is OK however it must be said Atletico Madrid are a rather passive defending side, opting not to use a high pressing style, hence the relatively low numbers compared to his other stats. #afc (5/n)

From a statistical view, Thomas Partey must be signed... or at least someone of his mould. Given the current financial situation and volatility of the market, he may prove to be too expensive, however he would be an amazing fit to the team. #afc (6/n) END OF THREAD

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