With much drama and enthusiasm, Arsenal finally had their man from Atletico De Madrid in the first full summer of the Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta in 2020. Though the Ghanaian injury ravage season had plague his determination and influence within Arsenal’s rank
Moreover, with the Ghanaian showing the north London faithful of his capabilities whenever he is called upon, there has been no doubt of the kind of player he will be for Arsenal in coming years. In fact, his influence in Arsenal surge back to limelight after their horrendous start to the Premier League season is pretty impressive.
However, Thomas Partey who is yet to find his balance has always been a lynchpin in the Arsenal’s defensive and attacking structure whenever he is available. Though his team has always been on the edge since his arrival from Spanish outfit in the summer of 2020 but their has been some faith in the team in recent times
While the £140 million summer transfer spree is enough to establish the trust of the management in Mikel Arteta going forward with the club, the Ghanaian midfielder is seen as fulcrum of the team in the nearer as his presence in the team resuscitate the Dow triad Int Arsenal’s team back to life and most especially sense of timing while neutralizing the threat of the opposing team effortlessly.
In fact, his attribute and contribution could easily be seen when Arsenal face Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspurs in the Premier League, while the two teams are one of the most deadliest team in Premier League, Thomas Partey attributes comes to fore as his presence aid the North London outfit to slow down the Lacey nature of Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane who are also one of the deadliest attacker Arsenal could face at any point in time.
More so, beyond the lethargic striking instinct of Harry Kane, the Tottenham Hotspur star man is one of the Premier League Greatest FreeKick taker of all time in terms of his techniques and diversity. But with Thomas Partey in fold, the England skipper and striker was made to be a spectator in the first North London derby of the season as Partey, Saka and Smith-Rowe were running the show.
However, with the Ghanaian putting his first injury ranging season behind with his consistent performance in the current campaign since he finally came back from injury after the first international break of the season. Read Kieran Tierney Net Worth
Many believed that the intensity nature of the Premier League has reduced Partey to his current injury crisis when he moved from Atletico de Madrid to Arsenal in 2020. It was a truly a frustrating spell for Partey who hardly have a run of matches since he switched his allegiance to the Emirate stadium’s team in North London
In fact, Thomas Partey has only made 40 appearances for the North London club in all competitions since he debuted for the club in the summer of 2020 to which he couldn’t complete so many matches of his appearances – while the £45 million signing continually struggle to prove his worth to Arteta
In the wake of new season, the absence of Partey pulled the giant Premier League team in the relegation zone and since the Ghanaian cameo against Norwich City, Arsenal had been pretty impressive in their match while climbing the league’s ladder efficiently in a more demanding template looking to get back their lustful top four finish at the end of the campaign.
However, if the North London club were to achieve their goal at the end of the season, it’s quite important to assure the Ghanaian fitness as his composure, solidarity, efficiency and tactical orientation has ensure that Arsenal’s defense conceded one of the fewest goals since he came back to the Arsenal’s starting eleven in the current Premier League season.
Has Thomas Partey finally settled in Premier League with his concurrent appearances? Many are beginning to wonder if the Ghanian have finally his rhythm in Premier League while making his eight Premier League appearances for the first time in his Arsenal’s shirt.
And Partey is gradually gaining his fitness and tempo to fast track his astuteness back to his original self that enable Arsenal carve out such amount of money to acquire his service. While his stellar capability was laid bared in Arsenal triumph over Manchester United in November 2020 when he produce midfield masterclass marshaling his territory with uniqueness in play
In fact, Roy Keane, the midfield boss and Manchester United Legend himself said after the game that “the Ghanian was pretty outstanding” he further emphasize that “when you a player live, that’s when you can judge them – and the more I look at him, the more I wish he in Manchester United midfield”
He’s big, strong and aggressive – and he can pass it forward. He can deal with the ball.
“I had my battles with [Patrick] Vieira and I think this kid has got a chance of matching what Patrick used to do. At that point, it looked like Partey would go to become a dominant force in Arsenal’s midfield, the kind of transformative presence that the team had been lacking for years”. Read Bernd Leno net worth
However, with his prowess quality of exerting his presence in the midfield against any team – his recurrent injury has been the cog restraining the true identity of the Ghanian in the middle of pack. In fact these injuries has halted him in his tracks.
While his ball winning is fantastic, his line breaking is superb, and not to mention his physical presence and his work ethics will challenge Ngolo Kante at any given time. Only if the team could have the chance and time to keep him fit throughout the season.
However, while his first season is filled with series of injuries and physicality not up to standard but with his recent availability and tenacity on the pitch, many Arsenal faithful have beginning to wonder if the Former Atletico de Madrid midfielder have finally found his fitness.
Thus, making nine straight appearances for the Gunners in the wake of of his return to match in the current campaign – it is safe to say that the Ghanian have final settle in Premier League and Arsenal will have their final card available after series of long shot and maybe his available will propel the North London back to their top four spot.
