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Watch Thomas Partey’s trending ‘red card’ tackle in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has become a major talking point following a controversial challenge during Arsenal’s London derby against Chelsea on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

In an attempt to regain possession, the Ghanaian midfielder stamped on Chelsea attacker Neto before winning the ball.

Earlier in the sequence, Partey had clipped Enzo Fernández in a tackle, but referee Chris Kavanagh played the advantage as the ball fell to Neto.

After Neto lost possession, Kavanagh halted play, retrospectively awarded Chelsea a free kick, and booked Partey for his initial tackle on Fernández.

However, the referee opted not to caution Partey for the second challenge on Neto after replays showed that he had made contact with the ball first before catching Neto’s leg.

Despite this, some football fans on X (formerly Twitter) argue that the Ghanaian should have been sent off.

Arsenal eventually secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Merino scoring the only goal of the match.

Watch the video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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