Mikel Arteta hailed Thomas Partey’s performance in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League as ‘one of the best performances I have seen from him’.
Arsenal delivered a dominant display on Tuesday night as goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes put them three in front by half time.
Gonçalo Inacio pulled a goal back for Sporting shortly after the break but Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck to seal Arsenal’s win.
Partey, meanwhile, registered an impressive performance at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield and Arteta has backed the 31-year-old to be a ‘massive player’ for his side this season.
Bukayo Saka scored one goal and set up another as Arsenal thrashed Portuguese side Sporting 5-1 in their Champions League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade yesterday, their biggest away win in the competition in 21 years.
Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal ahead early on before Kai Havertz and Brazilian defender Gabriel added two more goals before halftime as Arsenal overwhelmed their hosts.
Jurrien Timber’s low cross eluded everyone and provided a tap-in for Martinelli at the back post inside seven minutes.
