Partey returns to help Arsenal beat Man City
By Daniel ODURO, Accra
Deputy Black Stars captain Thomas Partey returned from injury and was heavily involved in the build up to the crucial lone goal Arsenal scored to beat their rivals Manchester City at the Emirates stadium on Sunday.
Partey had been sidelined through injury and had not played for the Gunners since August but his late introduction with the game goalless was the start of Arsenal’s mini-dominance which culminated in a crucial goal and win for the Gunners.
Gabriel Martinelli stepped off the bench and slammed in a late winner for Arsenal as they beat Premier League title rivals Manchester City 1-0 at a euphoric Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The brilliant Brazilian winger had missed the last five matches with injury but gave Arsenal added impetus when he came on at half-time – and then grabbed a dramatic clincher with just four minutes of normal time remaining.
Kai Havertz set the ball back and Martinelli fired at goal. A deflection off Nathan Ake did for Ederson and secured a first win for Arsenal over Manchester City in the league since December 2015. Their terrible streak in the league against City had seen them lose the last 12 .
Arsenal – nervy in the early stages – were badly missing injured talisman Bukayo Saka for much of this contest but Martinelli stepped up and delivered a huge blow. The Gunners go into the international break level on points with neighbours Tottenham at the top of the table.
