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Mikel Arteta should REST Thomas Partey and other 'key players' for their FA Cup clash with Man City, says Arsenal icon Ray Parlour, who believes the Gunners boss will ring in the changes as the league takes priority

Ray Parlour thinks Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should be seriously considering resting Thomas Partey for Friday's FA Cup clash with Manchester City at the Etihad.

The Premier League's top two meet for the first time this season in the fourth round and Arsenal fans are divided over whether they should play a strong team or focus purely on their title charge.

Midfield is an area of particular concern with the Gunners having little in the way of back up for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.

Ray Parlour believes Mikel Arteta should rest some key players against Manchester City
Parlour thinks Partey should be given the night off with the Gunners focusing on the league

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