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'Xhaka needed to go out not Partey': Arsenal fans left baffled as boss Mikel Arteta brings off Thomas Partey for new £12m signing Jorginho just moments before Everton open the scoring

Arsenal fans are left baffled as boss Mikel Arteta brings Thomas Partey off for new £12million signing Jorginho.

The Ghana international was taken off in the 59th minute for the former Chelsea midfielder to make his debut.

Not even a minute later, Everton opened the scoring as James Tarkowski nodded home a corner to make it 1-0.

The Toffees then held on to seal the victory in Sean Dyche's first match in charge at Goodison Park.

Fans have flooded to social media to question boss Arteta's decision just prior to Everton opening the scoring.