Ghana star Thomas Partey concedes penalty in Arsenal’s draw against Atalanta
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey had a fortunate night in Bergamo as he conceded a penalty during Arsenals 0-0 draw against Atalanta in their Champions League opener, but the Italian side failed to capitalise.Partey, who struggled throughout the game, fouled an Atalanta player, leading to a penalty that was missed by Mateo Retegui, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya making a crucial save.
Thomas Partey has given away a PENALTY to Atalanta. VAR have confirmed the decision. pic.twitter.com/dXCSbpZqAo
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) September 19, 2024 Partey was substituted less than 10 minutes after the penalty miss, replaced by Jorginho. His performance was a stark contrast to his standout display in Arsenal’s recent north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur.Despite the tough night, Partey remains a key player for the Gunners and is expected to feature in this weekends Premier League showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad.
