Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey
Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey featured for Arsenal on Wednesday night but the team’s plan to overturn a first-leg EFL Cup semi-final setback to set the tone for a party could not be achieved.
The midfielder started the second leg today at St. James’ Park just like he did in the first leg at Emirates Stadium last month.
Despite playing in his preferred midfield role, Thomas Partey just like all Arsenal players on the night failed to impress.
A disjoined performance from Mikel Arteta’s side saw the Gunners suffering a 2-0 defeat at the end of the contest.
Newcastle United had a plan and executed the plan to perfection to silence the travelling Arsenal fans.
A strike from Jacob Murphy in the 19th minute after Alexander Isak had his opener disallowed put the Toons in the lead and in control at halftime.
After the break, Anthony Gordon doubled the lead for Newcastle United in the 52nd minute after a defensive blunder from goalkeeper David Raya.
Despite the efforts of Arsenal, the team could not find a way back and eventually had to succumb to a 2-0 defeat on the night and a 4-0 loss on aggregate.
The result means no party for Thomas Partey and his Arsenal side while Newcastle United marches into the EFL Cup final.