Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has described Thomas Partey as the most effective midfielders within the Premier League.
The Ghana worldwide beat Martinez at his close to submit with an excellent end so as to add to Leandro Trossard’s opener.
Martinez reward Partey after conceding towards midfielder
Speaking within the aftermath of the sport, the Argentinian goalkeeper admitted that he didn’t react shortly to Partey’s effort however credited the midfielder as the most effective within the English topflight.
“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,” the 2022 World Cup winner mentioned.
Partey has constantly been linked with a transfer away from Arsenal this summer time however he seems set to stick with the Gunners till 2025.
The 30-year-old has began every of Arsenal’s two Premier League matches to this point towards Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa.
He is predicted to be named in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers towards Angola and Niger subsequent month.
Partey was named captain of the Black Stars for June’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches towards Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR).
This was after the substantive captain of the nationwide crew, Andre Ayew, was dropped by head coach Otto Addo.
The Black Stars will host Angola on September 5 in Kumasi earlier than taking over Niger on the street 4 days later.
