Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey for his crucial goal in the team’s 5-1 win over Manchester City.
Arteta described Partey’s goal as the “turning point” in the game, which restored Arsenal’s lead just over a minute after Man City’s Erling Haaland had equalised.
Partey’s shot, which cannoned off Man City defender John Stones and beat Stefan Ortega in goal, was a significant moment in the game.
Arteta credited the goal with shifting the momentum in Arsenal’s favor, allowing the team to dominate the game and score three more goals.
Arteta shared the view of Man City manager Pep Guardiola that Partey’s goal was a decisive moment in the game.
“Yeah, that’s another thing that went our way, because, emotionally, I think that was a turning point,” Arteta said.
“We reacted so quickly, had a bit of luck in that action, and that set the tone for the team in the stadium as well, to go and win the game.”
The win over Man City was a significant statement by Arsenal, and Partey’s goal played a key role in the team’s convincing victory. The goal was Partey’s third in 23 league appearances this season.
