Partey and Grealish Involved in Heated Clash During Arsenal vs City Game

• Thomas Partey ended the game between Arsenal and Manchester City in the books of the referee
• The Ghana international was involved in a brawl with Manchester City's Jack Grealish
• Manchester City thumped Arsenal to close the gap on the league leaders

The top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Arsenal went beyond just the game on the pitch as tempers flared during the encounter.

Just like any title-deciding match, there was a lot at stake for both teams as Arsenal sought to wrestle the league from Manchester City with the Etihad outfit looking to defend their laurel.

It ended up being a feast for the Citizens, who thumped Arsenal 4-1 to close the gap on the Gunners while holding a two-game advantage.

As the game wore on at Etihad, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey and Manchester City winger Jack Grealish were involved in a near brawl.

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In a video shared on social media, Grealish grabbed the Ghanaian by his jersey after Partey reacted following a push by the City star.

Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka had to intervene quickly as he separated the two players who came close to exchanging blows.

Referee Michael Oliver booked Partey and Grealish for misconduct as City went on to claim all three points.

Kevin De Bruyne scored a brace to add to strikes from John Stones and Erling Haaland. Rob Holding got the consolation for Arsenal.

Partey trolls Manchester United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Thomas Partey mocked Manchester United after their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United, following the resumption of the English Premier League after the international break.

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Almost a day before United's defeat, Partey starred for Arsenal as the Gunners defeated Leeds United 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

During his hangout with Ghanaian journalist, Nana Aba Anmoah in London, the player was captured trolling the Red Devils in a video currently circulating.

Man City and Arsenal players clash

Manchester City's Premier League clash against Arsenal was marked with chaotic scenes shortly after the full-time whistle at the Etihad Stadium.

The Wednesday night top-of-the-table cracker saw City secure a huge 4-1 win to deal the Gunners a major blow in their title bid.

Belgian midfield playmaker Kevin De Bruyne was the man of the moment as he struck a double to inspire the hosts to victory.