Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is excited by the potential of midfield pair Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.

Partey is fit to face Sheffield United tonight after an injury-plagued season.

Asked if Partey can help Declan Rice reach new levels, Arteta said: “For sure.

“I will have to see that chemistry on the pitch, and those qualities, and the things we have to treat around to make sure they play to their strengths and make each other better. But I think that will be a very powerful midfield.

“I think they only played in the Community Shield together in midfield. That tells you how much we have missed Thomas.

“To play the whole season - and a player like him who has not played much with us - the impact he can have for the next three months can be really big."