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Thomas Partey leads Arsenal’s midfield in thrilling 5-1 victory over Sporting CP

Ghana international Thomas Partey delivered a commanding performance in midfield as Arsenal dismantled Sporting CP 5-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

The Black Stars star featured for the full 90 minutes, orchestrating play in a victory that underscored the Gunners’ European ambitions.

Arsenal wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking an early lead in the 7th minute. Jurrien Timber’s pinpoint cross found Gabriel Martinelli, who calmly tapped in at the far post to break the deadlock. The Gunners doubled their lead midway through the first half, with Partey playing a pivotal role.

His incisive through ball set up Bukayo Saka, who provided a perfect assist for Kai Havertz to slot home. Sporting CP, missing coach Rúben Amorim, struggled to contain Arsenal’s relentless pressure.

Before halftime, Arsenal added a third. Declan Rice delivered a precise corner to the unmarked Gabriel Magalhães, whose powerful header made it 3-0, leaving the Portuguese side with a mountain to climb.

Sporting attempted a comeback early in the second half, capitalizing on a set-piece. Gonçalo Inácio flicked a header past David Raya to reduce the deficit. However, any hopes of a Sporting revival were dashed when a late challenge on Martin Ødegaard resulted in a penalty for Arsenal. Saka confidently converted the spot-kick, restoring the visitors’ three-goal cushion.

Arsenal sealed the emphatic victory in the 82nd minute. Substitute Mikel Merino’s long-range effort was parried by goalkeeper Franco Israel, but Leandro Trossard was perfectly positioned to nod in the rebound.

The 5-1 triumph marked Arsenal’s first away win in this season’s Champions League and highlighted their growing confidence under Mikel Arteta.

Partey’s standout display in midfield was instrumental in the Gunners’ fluid attacking performance as they surged up the group table with authority.

 

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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