Thomas Partey wins man of the match in Europa League win over Rapid Vienna
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey capped off a fine start for the gunners with a commanding display that earned him the man of the match award in Arsenal’s 2-1 Europa win over Rapid Vienna.
The gunners had to come from behind to beat the Austrian side after the underdogs took a surprise lead after a Bernd Leno error.
David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored two goals in five second-half minutes after a Bernd Leno mistake had gifted Taxiarchis Fountas the opener to ensure the Gunners began Group B with a 2-1 victory.
It was only Partey’s second appearance in an Arsenal shirt after a late cameo in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League at the weekend, and Arteta is excited by what is to come from the Ghana international.
Thomas had 102 touches, playing 92 passes and completing 83 (and 90.2%). He made more passes in the opposition’s half than anyone else (57) and won more tackles (5) than any of his team-mates.
Thomas Partey's full Arsenal debut against Rapid Vienna:
◎ Most passes completed in opp. half (50)
◎ Most tackles (5)
◎ Most aerials won (4)
= Most ball recoveries (8)Ooft. 💥 pic.twitter.com/ZaDH3w3E1N
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