Thomas Partey scores in Arsenal 3-1 victory over Tottenham
Thomas Partey scores in Arsenal 3-1 win over Tottenham in London derby Saturday early kickoff. The former Atletico Madrid ace was the first player to have his name on the score sheet following a long Arsenal dominance.
The Ghanaian International was named along Granit Xhaka Arsenal 2-man midfield in front of the defenders and continues to shines for the Gunners.
Arsenal dominated in early stages as Partey’s cruciality within the internal was evident. Arsenal needed the first goal to sealed their brighter start to the game.
The 29-year old launched a one-time stunning curler to top right corner after receiving a pass from Ben White. The goal gave Arsenal much confidence as the search for the second goal continued.
But Tottenham leveled before the break after Harry Kane converted a penalty. Partey was then in the party again in a heavy involvement spreading a pass wide on the right to Bukayo Saka. The English International cut inside and sent a shot at goal as Hugo Lloris pushed the ball away but Gabriel Jesus was the immediate Arsenal player to score as Arsenal restored their lead early in the second half.
Emerson Royal was sent off on the 60′ minute mark before Granit Xhaka wrapped up Arsenal’s 3-1 victory 7′ minutes later.
