Arsenal will again get into action tonight after the weekend victory against Fulham. The club will face Aston Villa in their fifth game. This is a big opportunity for the Gunners to continue with the good performance that it has been producing so far this season.
The club however, received a major blow after it was confirmed that the two holding midfielders will not be available for the game against Aston Villa. Thomas Partey and his co-partner Mohamed Elneny will not feature in this very important game.
These players have been key pillars in the Arsenal squad ever since the new season began. They have made sure that the Arsenal midfield is functional by holding it very well. They have also been very vital in helping the defense in times of need.
Their absence is a major blow to the club because their partnership with Granit Xhaxa was very solid and they had all formed a very good partnership. They had also given the Switzerland international player the room and the opportunity to move forward well by helping the club in the attack.
The absence of the two players will also be a big test for the squad in general. It will be a big test because the club has been performing very well of late and it is the only club that has a 100% win rate so far.
Mikel Arteta will therefore get the opportunity to gauge the prowess of Albert Sambi Lokonga and see what he can offer since it seems that he is the fourth choice midfielder in the pecking order. If he panics in the game, then the Gunners will have a very tough time against Aston Villa.
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