Thomas Partey: Ghana Midfielder Wins Top Award at Arsenal For 2022

Thomas Partey: Ghana Midfielder Wins Top Award at Arsenal For 2022

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Thomas Partey has won the goal of the year award at Arsenal
  • The Ghana midfielder scored a stunning goal for Arsenal against Tottenham
  • Partey's goal against Nottingham Forrest also made the top three

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ended the year in style after winning the 2022 best goal at English Premier League side Arsenal.

The Ghana international had two of his goals in the top three strikes at Arsenal in 2022, with the stunner against Tottenham Hotspurs voted the best.

According to the club, 51 percent of fans voted for his goal against Spurs, beating Granit Xhaka's strike against Manchester United.

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Thomas Partey has won the goal of the year at Arsenal. Credit: @Arsenal
Source: Twitter

Partey's belter against Nottingham Forrest just before the World Cup break came third as the 29-year-old crowned 2022 in the best way.

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The former Atletico Madrid man has been an integral member of Arsenal this season, playing in 11 games in the Premier League as the Gunners sit top of the table.

Partey has scored two goals for the club in the ingoing season and will be hoping to help Arsneal win the title for the first time in 19 years.

Despite his incredible form in England, the Black Stars vice captain failed to replicate those performances at the World Cup in Qatar.

Although he played all three matches for Ghana, he was the subjected of criticisms for his lukewarm attitude.

Partey meets Arsene Wenger

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has finally met Arsenal's legendary manager Arsene Wenger.

The Ghana and Arsenal star linked up with the French tactician after the Gunners defeated West Ham at the Emirates on Boxing Day.

Wenger returned to the Emirates for the first time since 2018 to watch his former club in action following the resumption of the English Premier League after the World Cup break.

Partey scores stunner against Spurs

Thomas Partey scored a stunning goal from outside the box to open the scoring in the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham at the Emirates on Saturday.

The 29-year-old Ghanaian who missed the international friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua due to discomfort in his knee, started for the Gunners against their London rivals.

In a video posted on social media, Thomas Partey fired home from long distance after receiving a pass from Ben White, leaving Hugo Lloris helpless.

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Lukman Mumuni
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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