Ghana Midfielder, Thomas Partey Marks Injury Return With A Classic Goal To Power Arsenal To North London Derby Victory

Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey was on target for Arsenal in their resounding 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in the opening fixture of match-week 8 of the 2022/23 English Premier League.

The 29 year old just made an injury return and was included in manager Mikel Arteta’s starting line up but was subsequently substituted for Emerson Royal on the 73rd minute.
The mercurial midfielder broke the deadlock of the game on the 20th minute with a beautiful curler from outside the box after a nice team build up.

Harry Kane levelled the score eleven minutes after from a spot-kick before second half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka sealed the precious victory for the Gunners.

 

 

Watch the goal below:

 

 

Tottenham Hotspur ended the game with ten men following Emerson Royal’s second phase sent off after a nasty challenge on Gabriel Martinelli on the 62nd minute.

The win means Arsenal will continue to lead the Premier League with 21 points, four points adrift second-placed Manchester City- who takes on rivals Manchester United on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.

Thomas Partey after honouring Ghana’s call up just recently, missed out on friendlies against giants Brazil and Nicaragua due to a knock but is fully fit and is looking forward to have more minutes before the commencement of the World Cup, slated for November this year.

 

 

More Reactions On Social Media

 

Thomas Partey's first goal of the season was a beauty! 💫 pic.twitter.com/N4uozZbeZ6

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 1, 2022

 

 

Thomas Partey and William Saliba aren’t just the kind of players who win you games – they’re the kind of players who win you titles. If we keep adding quality to this squad we will be a force. Meanwhile, Spurs are just a Rory Delap away from being 2012 Stoke City.

— GoonerTalk (@GoonerTaIk) October 1, 2022

 

 

Thomas Partey in @premierleague 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:

56 shots outside the box
0 goals

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
1 shot outside the box
1 goal 🎯

🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/QyNdoxU4CK

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 1, 2022

 

 

That was a world class strike from Thomas Partey. Such a sweet strike in a big game!

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) October 1, 2022

 

 

In the 72minutes that Thomas Partey was on the pitch, he completed more passes than any other player (52). pic.twitter.com/2veI0D0qFR

— Yaw Ampofo Jr (@Yaw_Ampofo_) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

🇬🇭 Thomas Partey has been saving that screamer for the NLD. Unstoppable 🚀 pic.twitter.com/iv8tqo9XbR

— Gooner Chris (@ArsenalN7) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

Thomas Partey is not a name you often see on the scoresheet but when he scores it’s special 🇬🇭🔴 pic.twitter.com/Y9SvNDrwEw

— Bortey 🇬🇭 (@joelbortey) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

Thomas Partey vs Spurs

73 mins played
65 touches
1 goal
52/55 accurate passes (95%)
4 chances created
2 shots
1 blocked shot
16 passes into final third
3/4 long balls
1 clearance
3 interceptions
7 recoveries
1/1 ground duels won

Fantastic afternoon for #5 💪 #afc pic.twitter.com/3ke6C54qU8

— Arsenal Buzz (@ArsenalBuzzCom) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Partey should play remaining of Arsenal's premier league fixtures and we'll win the league 🔥❤️🎯 #AFC #ARSTOT
. pic.twitter.com/1gDonSMSKw

— 𝕏elorm (@selormafc) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

Very SPECIAL goal to score in the North London Derby.

Thomas Partey ⚽️🔥❤pic.twitter.com/BBrs2ThjCF

— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

“Yeah fair play Thomas Partey was good today, but you can’t sit there and tell me the Ghanaian FA won’t be checking into the ancestry of Oliver Skipp to try and improve on him.” pic.twitter.com/ScitiC5I6J

— GoonerTalk (@GoonerTaIk) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas Partey chose Nigeria’s Independence Day to score another long range goal just to remind them of the pain from six months ago 😭

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) October 1, 2022

 

 

 

Arsenal with & without Thomas Partey in the Premier League since the start of last season. pic.twitter.com/moRmALUFrn

— Harvey Downes (@HarveyDownes92) September 29, 2022

 

 

 

GOAL Arsenal 1-0 Spurs (20 mins)

The hosts are ahead! Thomas Partey scores the opener, picking out the top right-hand corner#ARSTOT

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 1, 2022

 

 

News:Thomas partey's house has a water shortage.

Arsenal fans:👇 pic.twitter.com/2tWXskBjTK

— J.A-WISE (@Jawise16A) September 30, 2022