Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey put up a top performance for Arsenal on Sunday, February 2, 2025, scoring in the Gunners’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Manchester City in the English Premier League.
Returning to his preferred midfield role after being deployed as a right-back in previous matches, the Black Stars midfield enforcer was dominant in the heart of the pitch.
His influence was evident as he found the back of the net in the second half, helping Arsenal secure a statement win against the defending champions.
The game began with an early breakthrough for Arsenal when Kai Havertz set up Martin Ødegaard, who calmly slotted the ball into the middle of the net to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Manchester City responded in the 55th minute through Erling Haaland, who capitalized on a pinpoint cross from Savinho to head home the equalizer.
Just a minute later, Arsenal regained control as Thomas Partey pounced on a defensive error and rifled a shot into the net to restore the lead at 2-1.
The momentum remained with the Gunners, with Myles Lewis-Skelly extending the advantage in the 62nd minute after being teed up by Declan Rice.
Kai Havertz then got on the scoresheet in the 76th minute, finishing off a well-placed pass from Gabriel Martinelli to make it 4-1. The scoring was wrapped up deep into stoppage time when Ethan Nwaneri connected beautifully with a Declan Rice cross to seal the comprehensive 5-1 triumph.
With his goal on Sunday, Thomas Partey has now registered three goals and two assists in the Premier League this season in the English Premier League.
