On social media, Arsenal fans who watched their club’s 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain have been waxing lyrical about the performance of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey.
Partey’s experience and calmness on the ball were evident as the Gunners secured their first win of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League.
In the 64 minutes he lasted on the pitch, Partey managed to complete 27 of the 29 passes he attempted, produced one accurate long ball, and made three passes into the final third.
Defensively, the 31-year-old Ghanaian midfielder recorded three interceptions and made four recoveries.
In a game where Arsenal needed their limited European experience to come to bear, Thomas Partey’s calmness under pressure ensured that he became a trusted point for his younger teammates.
With one draw and a win from their opening two matches, Arsenal now have four points.
Partey’s impressive form in recent weeks is good news for coach Otto Addo, who is expected to announce his squad for the doubleheader against Sudan in the coming days.
Ghana will host Sudan on October 11 before playing as guests to them four days later in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Watch the highlights below
Thomas Partey vs PSG (H) 🇬🇭
— AFC_Adi (@AFC_Adi06) October 2, 2024
Solid Performance!pic.twitter.com/biFw8P5xZO
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