Thomas Partey: Arsenal midfielder reveals he is his own worst critic and vows to deliver greater consistency

Thomas Partey said he would deliver better and more consistent performances from the middle of the field.

Partey arrived in October 2020 after his release clause was triggered, but he spent much of his first season adjusting to life without fans, all while battling injury setbacks.

The 28-year-old, who was limited to 18 league starts last season, gave an honest self-assessment of his first year at the club and feels there is more to come from him at both ends of the pitch.

Partey told Sky Sports News that there are times when he can hurt the other team but also times when he can lose focus and that's when everything goes down.

"This is when you realize that you have to improve."

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Partey missed the first three games of the season because of an ankle injury, but he believes he will benefit from an extended run in the team.

He promised to work on his consistency after a mixed performance in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

"From the start of the Manchester United game, I had a couple of moments where I gave two balls away and someone watching on TV from home or in the stadium, it is normal that they see this," Partey said.

I have to learn from the bad parts and try to do better at the end. I know I can give more, I think they demanded more. I have to keep working and I will get the results.

Mikel Arteta has called on Partey to be one of his leaders.

Manager Mikel Arteta has challenged Partey to become a 'boss in midfield' and use his experience and leadership to guide what is still a relatively young side.

Partey said that he can help the team a lot.

I need to read more of the game. It is normal that I will be down at some point in the games.

I will be able to get to where I want to be with more games.