Arteta blames Thomas Partey for Spurs second goal

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta hit hard at midfielder Thomas Partey after his decision to walk off the pitch during their 2-0 defeat to North London rivals, Tottenham.

In the build-up to Spur's second goal, the Ghana international walked over to the touchline and was replaced immediately by Dani Ceballos.

This was Partey's first game for the Gunners following his injury.

After the match, Arteta confirmed Party would have an MRI, but insisted the 27-year-old had to stay on the pitch during the attack, Daily Post reports.

“I applaud their first goal, it is world-class, but the second goal we were a man down, we left a massive gap and they took advantage,” Arteta told the BBC.

“He [Thomas Partey] has to stay on the pitch. It looks like the same injury he has already had, he will have an MRI.”

Partey had been out of action since he was taken off during Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on November 8.