Arsenal have had a superb season and could win the league but David O’Leary believes one of their stars is a big problem.

The Gunners are battling it out with Man City in a title race going down the wire, where one slip up is going to make all the difference.

This weekend, Arsenal take on Manchester United in a tricky test of their credentials. City, meanwhile, play twice and could be top of the pile going into the final day.

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Of course, part of Arsenal’s success this season has been the midfield. The likes of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Jorginho have dovetailed nicely to create positive results.

However, speaking about that midfield and what’s best for Arsenal, former Gunner David O’Leary has suggested that £45m man Partey is actually a major issue.

David O’Leary shares why Thomas Partey is a big issue for Arsenal

Speaking on TalkSPORT about the Arsenal midfield and the impact Partey has, O’Leary suggested his lack of games is the big issue.

“Partey, Rice, Odegaard fantastic, that’s for me is the best three. The problem with Partey is he is a top-class player, but he hasn’t played enough games. That has been the problem with him. Rice has played every game. Partey has missed too many games. But when he does play, Arsenal are a better team,” O’Leary said.

Partey can play a key role in the final two

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The injuries for Thomas Partey have been a problem this season and yes, he has only managed to start seven games in the Premier League.

However, it is no coincidence that Partey has been available and started in three of the last four in the run-in and Arsenal have won them all.

In fact, in three of those four, Arsenal have kept clean-sheets, further highlighting just what the Ghana international brings to the table.

Partey is a massive player for the Gunners and his injuries are troublesome. But if they do get over the line and win it, then you can bet your bottom dollar that Partey has played a key role.