We know how important Thomas Partey is- Mikel Arteta after Arsenal loss to PSG

Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta discussed Thomas Partey's importance after a loss. Arsenal lost 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. This match was the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Partey missed the game due to disciplinary reasons.

He received a yellow card in the 85th minute against Real Madrid. That match ended with Arsenal winning 2-1 in Spain during the quarterfinals. PSG scored early, with Ousmane Dembele finding the net in just four minutes.

Arteta acknowledged Partey's significance but noted their midfield depth. He praised Declan Rice for his performance as a defensive midfielder. "He was good on the ball and everyone played well," Arteta said.

Partey provides options and flexibility for changing tactics, according to Arteta. The second leg of this semifinal will take place in Paris on May 7.