Thomas Partey Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct252022 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand gives verdict on who is better between Casemiro & Thomas Partey

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has laughed off suggestions that Thomas Partey has played better than Casemiro so far this campaign. Casemiro has played in 12 games for United so far after making a £70m move from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. It took him five Premier League games to break into the club's starting line-up, but since then he has starred for Erik ten Hag's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has also been impressive for Arsenal in their charge to the top of the Premier League, starting eight matches in the top-flight. But Ferdinand is firm in his belief that it is Casemiro who has been the most impressive of the duo. "Partey is good player, I think he's a really good player, he’s been really good for you guy...

Oct42022 by JBNo Comments

Jermaine Jenas tells Edu to replace in-form Arsenal star in January

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Jermaine Jenas says Arsenal need to sign a midfielder to compete with Thomas Partey in the January transfer window. The Gunners currently lead the way in the Premier League having won seven out of their first eight matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal’s latest win came on Saturday as they ran out 3-1 winners over north London rivals Tottenham at the Emirates. Rafael van der Vaart blasts ‘annoying’ Man Utd star Antony Pep Guardiola reveals the difference between Haaland & Messi What Fernandes & Lisandro Martinez did to Man Utd teammates during Man City loss Partey scored the opening goal for the Gunners against Spurs and went on to deliver a performance which saw him voted as ‘man of the match’ by the club’...

Aug32021 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal change transfer plans after receiving Thomas Partey injury diagnosis

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Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey for their Premier League opener, and they could be forced into a rethink over their plans. The midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the first half of Arsenal’s pre-season friendly defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, with Mikel Arteta not optimistic when asked about Partey after the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I just had a talk with the doctor. He’ll have a scan tomorrow,’ explained the Spaniard. ‘At the moment it’s not looking good because he was in pain and he could not continue which for Thomas is pretty unusual.’ According to football.london, Partey will miss the club’s Premier League opening game against Brentford while his participation against Chelsea the week later is also in doubt. Although the injury...

Feb82021 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal handed Thomas Partey injury boost ahead of Leeds United game

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Thomas Partey’s injury is not believed to be serious and there’s a chance he could return to football action as early as Sunday’s game against Leeds United. The midfielder has struggled with several injury issues since arriving at the club from Atletico Madrid, and it seemed they had been dealt another blow when he was forced off in the defeat to Aston Villa last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey was replaced in the second half of the defeat to Villa by Willian and Mikel Arteta said after the game that he ‘wasn’t feeling well enough’ to continue. But Football.London claim his injury has not been deemed to be a serious one and he could be back in time to face Leeds United on Sunday. The report claims Partey signalled to the bench to be substi...

Dec72020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta blasts Thomas Partey after Arsenal’s defeat to Tottenham

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has fumed over Thomas Partey’s decision to leave the pitch injured, during their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham. The Ghana international just returned from a thigh injury to start the North London Derby on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Partey walked over to the touchline during the build-up to Harry Kane’s goal that put Tottenham 2-0 up in the clash and had to be replaced by Dani Ceballos immediately. After the game, Arteta confirmed Party would have an MRI, but said the midfielder had to stay on the pitch during the attack from Spurs. “I applaud their first goal, it is world class, but the second goal we were a man down, we left a massive gap and they took advantage,” Arteta told the BBC. Moham...

Dec32020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard was ready to sign Thomas Partey as alternative to Declan Rice

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Frank Lampard remains keen on signing a new defensive midfielder, despite N’Golo Kante’s return to form this campaign, according to reports. The Chelsea boss spent in excess of £200million in the summer and the majority of his new signings have made an instant impact at the club with the Blues only two points behind Premier League leaders Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy have all helped improve Chelsea’s defensive record, while Timo Wener and Hakim Ziyech have hit the ground running at the other end of the pitch. Meanwhile, Kante has regained full fitness and reestablished himself as a key player in Lampard’s team, but given his age, Lampard is aware of the need to look to the future. Declan Rice...

Nov152020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey gives Arsenal huge boost over injury return

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Arsenal star Thomas Partey is believed to be nearing a return to action as he continues his recovery from injury, according to reports. The 27-year-old midfielder was forced off at half time in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa last Sunday due to a thigh issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey was supposed to link up with Ghana during the international break but he has remained at the Emirates for further tests and treatment. According to Goal’s Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts, a source close to the Ghanaian star reports that Partey is ‘feeling pretty confident’ that is injury is only minor and he will be back very soon. Arsenal’s first match straight after the international break is their clash with Leeds United in the Premier League ...

Nov92020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal suffer injury blow with Thomas Partey set for scan on a thigh problem

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to have a scan on a suspected thigh injury he suffered during Sunday’s 3-0 defeat against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The Ghanaian star lasted only 45 minutes at the Emirates before being forced off during the break and eventually replaced by Dani Ceballos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); News of Partey’s injury capped a disappointing evening for Arsenal, who slipped to a 3-0 defeat with two goals from Ollie Watkins and an own goal from Saka. When asked about the severity of Partey’s injury, Arteta said: “I don't know. As I said, the doctor will have to have a look at him and probably scan him. Then we will decide what to do with him.” The Spanish midfielder would not be drawn on whether Partey's inj...

Nov52020 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang claims Partey ‘locked down’ three Man Utd players in Arsenal win

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Aubameyang has been impressed with the way Thomas Partey has settled into life at the Emirates both on and off the pitch and claims he successfully ‘locked down’ Paul Pogba, Fred and Scott McTominay in their win over Manchester United. Partey was outstanding as the Gunners travelled to Old Trafford last week and his performance earned rave reviews from fans, pundits and team-mates alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang, who scored the only goal of the match in the 69th minute, discussed the win in the club’s matchday programme ahead of Arsenal’s game with Molde – and praised Partey for the transition he’s made into the team. ‘It was a great performance from the whole team and it was great to see Thomas Partey play like that even though he’s n...

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey tells Arsenal what they must do to defeat Man utd

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Thomas Partey is anticipating a tough clash with Manchester United this weekend but says Arsenal are capable of winning if they deliver on the work they have planned, and put ‘pressure’ on Solskjaer’s side away at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and will be buoyed by their outstanding 5-0 win over Leipzig on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal’s form has dropped after a good start to the campaign and the gunners will still be unhappy with their 1-0 defeat at home to Leicester City in their last League game. But despite their poor form, Partey is full of confidence and believes Arsenal can secure all three points at Old Trafford if they deliver in three major areas. ‘Manchester United ...