Arsenal utilized a behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR to provide much-needed minutes to first-team players who are not on international duty. Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu featured in the match, with Partey playing for 60 minutes and Tomiyasu for 45 minutes. However, Jurrien Timber did not participate as he continues his rehabilitation from ACL surgery.
The game, held at one of QPR’s training pitches, primarily showcased Arsenal U21 players vying to impress manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners had not played since their Champions League qualification victory over Porto on March 12 and are gearing up to face Manchester City on March 31. Partey recently made his official comeback after a five-month absence due to thigh surgery. He played the final minutes in Arsenal’s win over Brentford and is gradually being reintegrated into regular football.
Meanwhile, Tomiyasu, who struggled with a calf problem, returned to action against QPR after signing a new contract. The return of Tomiyasu provides Arteta with additional defensive options, while Timber, still recovering, is expected to return to match fitness next month. Despite his eagerness to feature, Arteta remains cautious about risking the Dutch full-back’s recovery process.
🚨| QPR beat Arsenal 4-0 in a behind closed doors friendly match today.#AFC #QPR pic.twitter.com/pBE6ggly4C
— Attacking Football (@AttackingFooty) March 21, 2024
Thomas Partey
Thomas Teye Partey
GhanaThis season he played in total 6 times for 277 minutes for Premier League.
Thomas Partey didn’t score any goal for Arsenal. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 24.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 30th of March in Manchester.
T. Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu
JapanThis season he played in total 13 times for 628 minutes for Premier League.
T. Tomiyasu scored 1 goal for Arsenal. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 1st in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 28 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-1 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 24.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 30th of March in Manchester.
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