Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey Finally Meets Legendary Arsene Wenger

• Thomas Partey has met former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
• Arsene Wenger returned to the Emirates on Boxing Day to watch the game against West Ham
• Partey excelled as the Gunners cruised to another victory in the English Premier League

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.

In a photo shared on social media, Partey is seen interacting with Wenger as he takes words of encouragement from Arsenal icon.

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The former Arsenal manager tried to sign Partey for the London club during his time in England, but Atletico Madrid were not ready to let the Ghanaian leave at the early stages of his career.

However, after years of pursuing the Ghanaian, manager Mikel Arteta was able to lure the midfielder to England on transfer deadline day in 2020.

Partey has since been a key figure at Arsenal as the Gunners chase their first Premier League title in 19 years. The last league title won by Arsenal was under the tutelage of Wenger.

On Monday, Arsenal beat West Ham 3-1 to maintain their spot at the top of the table.

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The English-born Ghanaian who was handed a starting role following injury to Gabriel Jesus, repaid manager Mikel Arteta's faith in him with an incredible team goal.

Nketiah cleverly turned his marker before slotting home to finish off a swift display from the Gunners.

Arteta delighted with Partey's return

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his excitement following the return of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

Partey struggled as the Black Stars suffered a first-round elimination at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 29-year-old rejoined his Arsenal teammates in Dubai for mid-season training ahead of the return of the English Premier League.