Arsenal midfielder Partey: I want to attack like Yaya and defend like Essien

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·2 November 2020

Arsenal midfielder Partey: I want to attack like Yaya and defend like Essien

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has set himself big ambitions in England.

Partey impressed for victory at Manchester United on Sunday.

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And he later said: "I want to attack like Yaya Touré and defend like Michael Essien.

"It is important to have both qualities.

"Most people see me as a defensive midfielder but I like to surprise. If a match is coming to an end and we have to score, I will be more offensive and try to score."

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Arsenal midfielder Partey: I want to attack like Yaya and defend like Essien

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