Arsenal have found ways to cope without injured midfielder Martin Odegaard, as they remain unbeaten despite a tough start to the season. Mikel Arteta’s side navigated games against top-quality opposition in Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain without Odegaard, as several other midfielders stepped up. With Mikel Merino also injured for most of these games, and Declan Rice suspended for the North London derby at the start of this run, the burden fell to Thomas Partey to deliver in midfield, and despite some criticism, he has been an overall positive. The 31-year-old has su…
