Thomas Partey Booed by Fans During Arsenal's FA Cup Defeat to Manchester United
- Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey was jeered by fans of Manchester United during the FA Cup clash at the Emirates
- The Ghana international came on in extra time to replace defender Jurrien Timber in their FA Cup penalty shootout loss
- Arsenal will next face Tottenham Hotspurs in the English Premier League on Wednesday at the Emirates
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey suffered jeers from fans of Manchester United during the FA Cup game at the Emirates.
The Arsenal midfielder was introduced in the second half, as the Red Devils defeated the Gunners on penalties.
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Second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United and Gabriel Magalhaes for Arsenal forced the game to extra time. Martin Odegaard missed the opportunity to win it for the London club after missing a 70th-minute penalty.
During the shootouts, Kai Harvetz's low drive to the left was saved by United's Turkish goalkeeper Altay Baindir. Joshua Zirkee netted the winner for United.
Meanwhile, Partey was booed by fans of United when he replaced Jurrien Timber in extra-time.
It was unclear why the fans were jeering at him, but that did not stop the Ghanaian from converting from the spot.
Partey was once again deployed to the right-back role by Mikel Arteta, with the Gunners chasing a winner. The decision was not well received by the Arsenal fans.
Manchester United will now face Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.
However, Arsenal will switch their attention to the Premier League, where they face Tottenham on Wednesday evening.
Arsenal fans react to Partey's role
Arsenal fans were unhappy that Partey started from the bench in the game against Manchester United, while others criticised Mikel Arteta for playing the midfielder at right-back.
@mejjar posted:
The team lacks creativity, especially on how Arteta is using Thomas Partey, he should be in Central midfield
@jeedfeel wrote:
Arteta you're a fraud sent to bring down Arsenal, if not who how can you in your right senses bench Thomas Partey.
@mrpappy__ added:
ah the thing pain me pass. Arsenal how??? Thomas Partey needs to move to big team like Chelsea
@joesef513293 tweeted:
It’s on the manager stop cutting corners what the hell is he starting Jorginho and Merino for what would it take for him to learn his lesson and arrogant manager… what’s has Thomas Partey done to him
@Mystasackey5420 wrote:
Mikel Arteta you’ll be sack in the morning for benching Thomas Partey
@lucasafc0 posted:
I actually think I prefer Thomas Partey to Havertz at this point
Partey spends time with daughter
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey spent time with his newly-born baby after he was excused from the international break.
The Arsenal star was not invited for the Black Stars' games against Angola and Niger in the final round of AFCON qualifiers.
However, he is expected to return to the team in March for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Chad.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
