Emi Martinez has described Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as one of the best midfielders in the world after his goal handed Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.
The Ghana international netted from distance as Arsenal defeated Aston Villa at the Villa ParkArgentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has described Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as one of the best midfielders in the world after his goal handed
Partey's long-range drive blinded Martinez enroute to ending at the back of the net as the Gunners continued their winning start to the season. The Black Stars midfielder also produced a solid midfield performance to deny Villa after effectively playing their swashbuckling football."I tried my best to save it. I didn’t know it was a shot from Partey until I raised my head after the ball went in. He’s one of the best midfielders in the league."He is expected to play a pivotal role should Arsenal stand a chance of wrestling the title away from Manchester City.
Partey had missed one of the two matches they lost to Villa and was only a second half substitute in the other.His presence was a huge factor for Arsenal as he nullified the Villa midfield with his disruptive work in the heart of midfield.The Gunners maintained their hundred percent start to the season with an important victory on the road.Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc.
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