Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey turned back the clock as Arsenal recorded a convincing 5-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday evening.
Partey was handed a rare start by Mikel Arteta and stayed on the pitch for 72 minutes. He was replaced by Jorginho.
The 30-year-old completed 38 passes, and made four ball recoveries and three interceptions, earning praise on social media.
🇬🇭 Thomas Partey vs Chelsea:
• 56 touches
• 38 passes completed
• 9 passes into the final 3rd
• 4 ball recoveries
• 3 interceptions
• 2 key passes
• 2/3 long balls completed
• 1/1 tackles wonA walk in the park.🚶🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/wnJuPk9MgX
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) April 23, 2024
Thomas Partey single handedly pocketed Enzo and Caicedo… baller 🔥 pic.twitter.com/o4PscWyyZS
— Highest Majesty (@kwaku_majesty_) April 23, 2024
Thomas Partey leaves everyone speechless with this masterful performance against #Chelsea. 🇬🇭 🙌
His impact is undeniable as he elevates #Arsenal to new heights when he plays.
Without doubt #Partey is one of the best midfielders in the #EPL if not the best. #ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/u4BbOGLwR7
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) April 23, 2024
Thomas Partey cooking Enzo and Gallagher in that midfield 😭 😭 pic.twitter.com/S3kcp39pBr
— BLAC™ (@ArseLegend) April 23, 2024
He has clocked 450 minutes so far this season and will be hoping for more minutes as Arsenal fight for the Premier League title.
The Gunners are top of the table with 77 points, three above Liverpool who have a game in hand and four above City who have two games in hand.
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