Thomas Partey: Body Falling Apartey

[boonthegoon]

Had a T-shirt with a messagee was going to display today. Started to lift up his shirt after scoring but wisely decided it was more important to rush back. Saw some pics in the dressing room with him in it but couldn`t make out what was on it.

It was for atsu who died recently

 

[DUFFMAN]

Have to remember his first start in 3 weeks.

He’s vital.

 

[Tir Na Nog]

When Partey is playing that role we seem to suffocate teams a bit better. He's got this presence from his physical attributes but also his passing makes the pitch as wide as possible and then him as a pivot seems to pen opposition back a lot to the extent that there's very little way out. He's more than just a typical 6 in a controller sense but he's also more than a destroyer, he merges the two somewhat in what's a very difficult role (don't think people fully appreciate).

 

[freeglennhelder2]

Thomas was very vital in our firsr tow goals today but also was lazy defensively. Still very key player for us

I can’t agree with this. Was at the game and in terms of defensive interceptions he was head and shoulders clear of anyone else on the pitch. Clearly at fault for their second goal though.

 

[Bloodbather]

When Partey is playing that role we seem to suffocate teams a bit better. He's got this presence from his physical attributes but also his passing makes the pitch as wide as possible and then him as a pivot seems to pen opposition back a lot to the extent that there's very little way out. He's more than just a typical 6 in a controller sense but he's also more than a destroyer, he merges the two somewhat in what's a very difficult role (don't think people fully appreciate).

Yeah, he's a rare specimen. Been saying for years that he's the most important player on the team along with Saka.

 

[OnlyOne]

When Partey is playing that role we seem to suffocate teams a bit better. He's got this presence from his physical attributes but also his passing makes the pitch as wide as possible and then him as a pivot seems to pen opposition back a lot to the extent that there's very little way out. He's more than just a typical 6 in a controller sense but he's also more than a destroyer, he merges the two somewhat in what's a very difficult role (don't think people fully appreciate).

You're right, he's so good at winning the second balls so we can sustain pressure. He's always there when the opposition clear the ball, but his speed and athleticism to cover the ground when they try and counter is brilliant. Yesterday vs Bournemouth I felt he was doing this so often and it's why we ended up with 80% possession.

His passing yesterday was fairly simple and often recycling it to Ødegaard, Zinny or our wingers to make the plays.

I think there's another CM who we're linked with that can do this as well.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

He’s magnificent. He fell asleep for the Bournemouth’s second goal but more than atoned for his error.

I keep saying it and will keep saying it, he can do everything. What was that? His third league goal? We can’t underestimate what that does for our team.

Jorginho will be fine for Sporting. Keep Partey fresh for a Fulham side who will be without Palhinha and we dominate.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

He was at fault for Bournemouth's second but he was otherwise imperious. I like that he scored to atone for his error and it didn't looked like he'd been out gor three weeks.

 

[14Henry]

With Partey and White the whole team just looks settled and calm. Obviously we conceded a stupid goal after a few seconds and he was too easily beaten for their second. But in general we look less flustered. Which is vital.

Partey plays the league, Jorginho plays the cup. We are at the point in the season where we don't need Partey to put 38 games in a row together. All we need is 8-9 top performances the rest of the season and it may be enough.

 

[freeglennhelder2]

You could see he was about to take his shirt off when he scored but thought better of it as he knew we just needed to get on with the damn game.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Great to have him back again. He is our best DM but he cannot play every game and with Jorginho we have a great replacement! Love how the squad is coming together!

 

[Rasmi]

So elegant

 

[Batman]

If Utd had him today they might only have lost 5-0.

 

[berric]

So elegant

He was at fault at both goals IMO. Needs to work on his focus, seems to switch off much more regularly than before. Might be the yellow box... Otherwise he's a rock.

 

[Rasmi]

He was at fault at both goals IMO. Needs to work on his focus, seems to switch off much more regularly than before. Might be the yellow box... Otherwise he's a rock.

He was fault for the second as he lost his man. First goal was deflection from Gabriel that freed their man and Zinchenko could have closed the cross quicker

 

[Riou]

If Utd had him today they might only have lost 5-0.

Thomas would have subbed himself off after a minute, after he saw that Fred was playing in midfield with him to be fair.

 

[Gooner Zig]

Thomas was very vital in our firsr tow goals today but also was lazy defensively. Still very key player for us

He lost his marker at the corner, it was poor but it can happen to anyone. Apart from that I thought he was excellent defensively, broke up many potential counter attacks.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

 

[Rasmi]

Maybe it’s cause he is wearing our shirt. But he is the most elegant DM in the league

 

[RandomHero84]

We need this guy fit and healthy for Liverpool and City.

City haven't faced our full team yet, if they had, I think things would be quite different.