Thomas Partey's lack of consistency affecting Arsenal, says Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has taken a swipe at Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, accusing him of failing to stay fit.

The 27-year-old has endured a torrid start of life at the club following his move from Atletico Madrid to the Premier League.

Ferdinand believes the Partey’s lack of fitness partly to blame for Arsenal’s poor run of from this season as the Ghanaian has struggled for full fitness since moving to England.

“Partey, that’s another one, he’s never fit!” Ferdinand said as reported by the Daily Mail.

“He keeps coming back and breaking down!
“They’ve got good players there but for some reason, I don’t know what’s happening, it just isn’t coming together consistently at the moment,” he added.

Arsenal currently sit in 10th position in the Premier League, 12 points off the Champions League places.

Partey has been limited to just 13 appearances for Arsenal this season as a result of his injury woes. He has provided one assist in the process.