The Ghanaian midfielder scored his debut goal of his Gunners career at the Emirates Stadium on Friday
Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey scores his debut goal for Arsenal in their 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
The 28-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid last season, broke his duck by the 23rd minute after rising above his marker to head home a cross from Smith-Rowe.
The goal means that Partey has become the first Ghanaian to ever score a goal for Arsenal in a Premier League game.
Pierre Emerrick Aubameyang had the opportunity to make it 2-0 on the stroke of half time from the penalty spot but the Arsenal captain fluffed the opportunity. However, he was fortunate to tap in the rebound after his effort was saved.
After the break, Smith-Rowe made it 3-0 by the 56th minute with a cool finish after he combined with Aubameyang.
Jacob Ramsey pulled one back for Villa by the 82nd minute but it was too little too late to stage a comeback.
Partey lasted the entire duration and had 75 touches throughout the game. He had 82.7 per cent passing accuracy, three tackles and two clearances.
Also, the former Inter Allies midfielder won four ground duels out of ten as well as three aerial duels out of four.
Partey’s performance in numbers:
⏰ 90 mins
⚽ 1 goal
👟 75 touches
🎯 82.7% pass accuracy
⚔️ 10(4) g/duels won
✈️ 4(3) a/duels won
✅ 3 tackles
✅ 2 clearances
📌 First Arsenal goal for the midfielder
📌 First Ghanaian to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal