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Granit Xhaka full of praise for Arsenal teammate Thomas Partey ahead of Benfica clash

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has heaped praise on fellow teammate Thomas Partey ahead of the club’s Europa League round of 32 second-leg against Benfica tonight.

The Ghana international joined the north London side from Atletico Madrid under much fanfare last summer but he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter.

Partey has come up with a few standout displays but he has struggled to command regular playing time mainly due to three injuries over the course of the season.

The 27-year-old has travelled with the squad for the return leg of the Europa League tie against Benfica and speaking ahead of the game, Xhaka was full of praise for him.