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Mikel Arteta was able to afford a fit Thomas Partey a start against Lyon in the Emirates Cup yesterday. Arsenal brought the curtain down on their pre-season campaign in style, as they eased to a 2-0 win over the French side. It was a dominant performance from Mikel Arteta’s side. Several Arsenal stars impressed, whilst many key players were able to get some vital minutes as the process of getting match fit ahead of the new Premier League season continued. Riccardo Calafiori was also handed his non-competitive debut, and received a rapturous welcome from the Emirates Stadium faithful. Meanwhile…

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