Partey scored high marks as he controlled the midfield to prove why Arsenal coughed up 45 million pounds to purchase him from the Madrid capital.
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Owen Hargreaves showers praises on Thomas Partey after full Arsenal debut
Former Manchester United midfielder has heaped praises on Thomas Partey after excelling in his full Arsenal debut on Thursday against Rapid Vienna in the UEFA Europa League.
Thomas Partey and Owen Hargreaves
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In the end he was voted the Man of the Match in the game.
Owen Hargreaves has said that Thomas Partey’s display against Vienna is one of the best he has ever seen from a debutant.
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“Thomas Partey had one of the best debuts I’ve ever seen, honestly,” he declared on BT Sport.
At half-time, Hargreaves pointed out how Partey was “running the game” and already inspiring his team-mates.
“Everyone is looking to him and that’s a 10 pass and he’s a holding midfield player,” Hargreaves said, referencing a defense-splitting through ball."
“He’s ran the whole game and you can tell he’s been playing in the Champions League because it looks too easy for him."
“We saw before the whole range. Short, long, playing between the lines. Physically, that’s what he’s in there for, a little bit of steel."
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“With the centre-backs, boys get in bad positions, don’t worry, I’m there.”
"I'm definitely excited, I love this guy."
"27, £45million, a lot of money that maybe Arsenal didn't have, but Mikel knows he needs this guy at the heart of his team, he gives them something different."
“He can do everything. Too strong, too quick, technically good. I think the guy just has so much to his game."
"His whole repertoire, he just has everything."
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"He can play every pass. Play it long, play it short, put it on a plate. Just to finish it off, he's got a bit of magic as well from the edge of the box."
"We've seen the defensive side which is what he's going to bring, the long-range passing, and the shooting from distance to get goals."
"He's the perfect modern midfield player. Arsenal have got a lot of really good players but I think this guy is going to improve them and make them a different side."
Partey and Arsenal will now turn their attention to their Premier League game against Leicester City on Sunday evening.
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