Thomas Partey earns praises from Darren Bent after superb performance against Liverpool

Thomas Partey against Liverpool’s DiazFormer Premier League striker, Darren Bent has lauded Thomas Partey for his outstanding performance in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2024.Playing in an unfamiliar right-back position, the Ghanaian international excelled throughout the match.On talkSPORT, Bent noted that there were concerns about Parteys ability to handle Liverpool’s attacking threats given his new role.However, he highlighted how Partey’s impressive tackles neutralized Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, ultimately leading to Diaz being substituted by coach Arne Slot.”Thomas Partey played like old-fashioned fullbacks where the first challenge, they go on the wide, he did that on Luis Diaz and it’s almost like he went down. Then they started putting the ball over the top because Partey is not the quickest,” the former Aston Villa striker said.”But I think it worked and that’s why they took him [Luiz Diaz] off because after a while he just couldn’t get better of Partey and that was one area I thought he was outstanding and exceptional, he said.Partey will be looking to retain his spot in the lineup as Arsenal prepares to face Newcastle United on Saturday at St. James’ Park.