I know we loss in our home but I have never faced such a dangerously aggressive player in my career before, He’s an inspiration to young players like us and I hope to play with Him one day”, Sporting star Victor Gyokeres reveals the only Arsenal player that gave Him so much joy yesterday – Not Gabriel and Not Saliba

Mikel Arteta hailed Thomas Partey’s performance in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League as ‘one of the best performances I have seen from him’.

Arsenal delivered a dominant display on Tuesday night as goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes put them three in front by half time.

Gonçalo Inacio pulled a goal back for Sporting shortly after the break but Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck to seal Arsenal’s win.

Partey, meanwhile, registered an impressive performance at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield and Arteta has backed the 31-year-old to be a ‘massive player’ for his side this season.