Thomas Partey announced himself as an Arsenal player to the wider footballing world as he bossed the Manchester United midfield in their own backyard on Sunday.
Only Gabriel, with five, made more tackles than Thomas Partey against Manchester United on Sunday but his 10 duel wins and 11 recoveries helps him standout as the best player in midfield from both sides.
Praise was swift, effusive, and came from players who know a thing or two about the role Partey plays:
3 huge points. Elneny and Partey look like a powerful partnership. Congratulations @Arsenal
— Gilberto Silva (@GilbertoSilva) November 1, 2020
Mike Dean also booked Thomas for his only foul of the game, and it does look like he will fall foul of the yellow card suspension rules sooner rather than later.
Speaking after the game, Mikel Arteta said, “He was really good. I’m glad that whoever I pick is giving absolutely everything and they play with a lot of courage.”
Thomas Partey – Midfielder – Top stats
- FotMob rating 7.6
- Minutes played 90
- Goals 0
- Assists 0
- Total shots 1
- Accurate passes 53
- Pass success 93%
- Chances created 0
- Shot accuracy 100%
- Shot off target 0
- Shot on target 1
- Total shots 1
- Blocked shots 0
- Shots woodwork 0
- Accurate passes 53
- Passes 57
- Crosses 0
- Long balls 5
- Accurate long balls 5
- Key passes 0
- Touches 79
- Duels won 10
- Duels lost 4
- Clearances 1
- Dribbles attempted 4
- Dribbles succeeded 3
- Dispossessed 1
- Was fouled 2
- Fouls 1
- Tackles attempted 4
- Tackles succeeded 2
- Aerials won 1
- Aerials lost -Interceptions 2
- Recoveries 11