Thomas Partey Produces Midfield Masterclass as Arsenal Beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Thomas Partey Produces Midfield Masterclass as Arsenal Beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey starred as Arsenal beat Chelsea in the English Premier League
  • The Black Stars deputy captain played the full game and was one of the best players on the pitch as Arsenal reclaim top position
  • Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's 55-man provisional squad ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Thomas Partey produced another fine display in the English Premier League as Arsenal beat Chelsea to reclaim top spot on Sunday afternoon.

The Ghana international lasted the entire duration as he outplayed Chelsea's midfielders to help the Gunners to victory.

Defender Gabriel Gabriel Magalhaes scored the only goal in the 63rd minute in the London derby.

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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been in top form against Chelsea in the English Premier League. Credit: @Arsenal
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The win moves Arsenal two points clear of champions Manchester City after 13 matches played by both teams.

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Partey made 75 touches, had 92.9% pass accuracy with a 100% ball distribution. The Ghanaian won five of six ground duels and made three clearances.

The 29-year-old's form will be pivotal for the Black Stars of Ghana as they prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Partey has been included in the 55-man provisional squad released by coach Otto Addo last Friday.

Darren Bent hails Thomas Partey

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Darren Bent has been impressed with Thomas Partey's performances for Arsenal this season, describing the Ghanaian as key to the North London club.

Partey scored a belter as Arsenal thrashed Nottingham Forest 5-0 to reclaim top spot in the English Premier League.

After the game, Bent took to social media to praise the 29-year-old and believes his influence has been the main factor in Arsenal's bright start to the season.

Thomas Partey scores stunner against Nottingham Forest

Thomas Partey registered his name on the scoresheet after netting a screamer in Arsenal's thumping victory over Nottingham Forest.

The 29-year-old fired from outside the box to score the fourth goal of the game for Arsenal, who won the match 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Winger Gabriel Martenelli broke the deadlock after just five minutes, but the Gunners laboured for an elusive second in the first half.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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