Winning 88% of his challenges, making six recoveries: Thomas Partey is Arsenal’s best player after his performance against Brentford

Arsenal secured their third consecutive Premier League win with a 3-1 comeback victory against Brentford on Wednesday. Despite a strong start, they fell behind early when Bryan Mbeumo scored for the Bees just 13 minutes into the match, marking his 11th goal of the season.

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However, the Gunners equalized before halftime, with Gabriel Jesus scoring from a rebound after a shot from Thomas Partey was saved. In the second half, Arsenal improved significantly and clinched the win with quick goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli.

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One standout performance came from Thomas Partey, who returned to the starting XI and dominated in defensive midfield. He won 89% of his ground and aerial duels, made six ball recoveries, and completed three successful tackles. Partey was instrumental in creating the equalizer with his long-range shot, which Jesus converted after the initial save.

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The Ghanaian international received a commendable 8/10 rating from football.london for his performance. Having joined Arsenal for £45 million, Partey has been in excellent form this season, particularly as he has managed to stay injury-free, a challenge he faced in previous seasons.

Looking ahead, Partey’s current contract, worth £200,000 per week, is set to expire at the end of June, and Arsenal has yet to engage in negotiations for a potential renewal. His continued form will likely influence the club’s decision on extending his stay.

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