
2. Drop off in midfield quality once Party subbed
The Ghanaian was superb in the first half and was a big reason for Arsenal’s competitiveness. However, after he was subbed at half-time for Sambi Lokonga, the Gunners’ midfield took a hit.
A lot of the passing is sideways and backwards now, with no Partey to progress the ball, we look a shell of the team from the first-half.
— Pain In The Arsenal (@PainInThArsenal) January 27, 2023
City dominated the opening to the second half and got their goal. It further illustrates the need for a midfield signing in January.
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