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Declan Rice can lead the charge now that it's Partey time for the Gunners... as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists his side will have a 'very powerful midfield' as they head into Sheffield United clash

They have the meanest defence in the Premier League — and the long-awaited return of Thomas Partey could make Arsenal even meaner.

The Gunners have the most clean sheets (10) and have conceded the fewest goals (23) in the division, having reset since defeats by Fulham and West Ham in late December looked to have sent their title bid into freefall.

The go-to formation of Gabriel Jesus or Eddie Nketiah leading the line, with Kai Havertz on the left of midfield and Declan Rice in a holding role, has been adapted of late.