Ghana target and Southampton defender pops up on the radar of Italian giants Napoli
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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in the English Premier League Team of the Week for matchday 29.
The Ghana international was in action for the Gunners on Sunday as they defeated Leicester City 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Partey scored with a powerful header in the 11th minute after connecting to a cross from in-form winger Gabriel Martinelli.
Partey was also involved in the second goal as his header was handled by Caglar Souyuncu and Alexandre Lacazette rifled the resulting penalty high beyond Kasper Schmeichel.
Ghana target and Southampton defender pops up on the radar of Italian giants Napoli
FootballWith a high rating at full time, the 28-year-old has merited a place in the English Premier League Team of the Week assembled by SofaScore.
The midfielder is joined in the team by Leeds United star Rafinha and Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey in midfield with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the lines.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana international Thomas Partey has drawn the line between the English Premier League and the Spanish top-flight.
The 28-year-old midfielder is enjoying his best spell for the Gunners since he switched Spain for England and is fast becoming a cult hero with his superlative displays.
Thomas' purple patch of form was rehashed with his crowning as the player of the month for Arsenal in the month of February while playing a major role in Arsenal's Champions League pursuit.