I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen enough; Arsenal cannot afford to let Thomas Partey leave. He hasn’t received the recognition he deserves; all he got is, “Can he stay fit?” “Could he play right back?”
However, Partey’s exploits, like those of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, have helped the Gunners shine this season. For the first time since moving to North London, he has started the first seven Arsenal league games. His midfield partners have missed games due to suspensions and injuries, but not him. He’s made a name for himself by performing admirably.
Versus Southampton The Gunners lacked a fit right back, but Partey assured Mikel Arteta that he could still play there. Many were unsure of the Thomas Partey we’d see at right back, but after 84 minutes, we were impressed.
• 100% duels won (5/5)
• 100% tackles won (4/4)
• 100% dribbles won (1/1)
• 92% passing accuracy (69/75)
• 95 touches
• 1 dangerous shot
• 1/2 successful aerial duels
• 10 passes into the opposition third
• 3/5 accurate crosses
You should recognise Partey, Arsenal’s unsung hero. He remained standing when Arsenal’s midfield collapsed due to injury. And when a number of Arsenal’s right-backs were unable to play, he was ready to fill in. Nobody has ever questioned the quality of the Ghanaian international; it is his fitness that’s always been a concern.
This is the greatest version of Partey we’ve seen at Arsenal; it’s as if he’s improved his fitness with each game. Rumors circulated that Arsenal was considering offering him a new two-year deal, and he’s clearly demonstrating the wisdom of that decision.
Daniel O
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Arteta did say partey came back from holiday in the best shape he’s ever been at Arsenal.
Finger crossed he stays fit.
There was a time in the not too distance pass where Thomas Partey and player call Vareta, who once represent the French champion (PSG) were the two best players as a defensive midfielders.
I personally gave the Ghanaian international the edge, as he was far stronger and technically sound.
Partey was almost never injured and would be the first name on Diego Simmone team sheet.
He must have had a passion for Arsenal to leave a team that was an automatic qualifier of champion league to join the gunners, who had not seen European nights for many moons.
Yet here is another one armchair managers seems get all wrong, not remembering class Is permanent
Well said 👍
I am a big fan of Partey, when he is fit and has a run of games he shows he is class. That said, my gut tells me sell him if the right offer comes in.
No one would ever ague the qualities Pathey brings to the team as a defensive midfielder. But his annoying injury concerns can’t be overlooked considering he isn’t getting younger. He is occasionally bypassed by quick midfielders.
You just never can tell if his injury will reoccure. Most times is age wouldn’t help matters, so Arsenal as a club needs to be proactive. And that’s why Merino was bought.
Jorginho though a year older was giving one year contract because his injury situation is better than
Pathey. I hope Pathey keeps fit for better part of the season and he could be given a year extension of his contact.
1st report that I have seen praising Partey based on facts, mostly writers try to denigrate him and always give him low ratings even when he puts in a shift
Thank you
Mikel Moreno been brought in to replace partey I think isn’t the best solution for Partey’s injuries….How old is he? 28 or so…he’s not getting younger and how long can we benefit…..a more younger established talent would have been better like Zubimendi, if my spelling is right….
@Slim Zubimendi doesnt want to come to Arsenal after two seasons of trying to sign him. And even Liverpool could sign him last summer he prefer to stay in Spain. Most Spanish players/midfielders like Morino can still give you 4 years at 28years.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal do offer Partey, 31, a two-year contract extension as the article mentions. I think that would go against the club’s general policy of offering players over 30 one-year extensions.
I’ve a feeling Partey will leave in the summer, possibly to Saudi if there’s an offer from that direction. We’ll see.
I think Arsenal will give Partey an extension because he is class and even at his age and injury record, just a few can try match up with him.
We need experience in the team and he is the best fit.
Artery and Edu are very much aware of the asset they have in hand.
greatest version of Partey (per headline) was 3 or 4 seasons ago when first name I looked for on the team sheet such was Partey’s importance to Arsenal performance
the version we have season has been consistent and available (two very good characteristics missing too often recently), Partey has done a good job, even at right-back, but not in the conversation as one of top performers or man of match performance
i have seen independent sites player ratings of 5 to 6 which is about right
contract extension, unlikely as clearly need renewal in defensive midfield with both Jorginho and Partey best days behind them
when Odegaard returns and Merino fully settled in, I expect Rice to drop back to #6 with Partey on the bench for the big games
I think we forget things easily
Partey’s best season was 2022/2023
He was monstrous, better than Rodri that season (in my opinion)
That was Casemiro’s best season at Man Utd also
Partey played 33 matches out of 38
Got injured towards the very tail end of the season
So i don’t believe this is the first time he’s available for us from the very beginning of the season
And this season’s performance is definitely not better than 2022/2023
There are some tiny mistakes in his game now which naysayers overblow
But in 2022/2023 the only person i saw get past him was that Red-Hot-Rashford
Rashford was arguably the most in-form Striker in the world that season
All season that was the only issh i saw from Partey 2022/2023
– this season I’ve seen about 3 already
But like I’ve said so many times here, he still covers our defence a little better than Rice even till now
This comment is even more truer…than the whole article…yes the best partey was 2022/23 season no arguments…we even missed out on champions league football due to his injury right at the end of the season(finished 5th)…he was that vital for us that season.
He’s pulled out of the Ghana squad for the up coming games, hopefully it’s nothing serious.
As for this season, his performances have slightly disappointed me. Can’t put my finger on it, but he doesn’t seem to be the player of the previous seasons.
Good statistics to highlight Partey’s importance to the team. However, let us also remember it was Southampton, with due respect to the Saints, and against better teams with pacy wingers, Partey might struggle at full back position. That said, he is a great central/defensive midfielder and surely I would like Arsenal to extend his contract, he adds talent, experience and depth to the squad.