Thomas ParteyThomas Partey could only watch from the players lounge as Arsenal fell 1-0 to PSG in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.The Ghanaian midfielder was suspended for the match after picking up a needless yellow card in the second leg of the quarter-final clash against Real Madrid, a decision that proved costly as his absence was keenly felt.Without Parteys composure, physical presence, and ability to drive forward from midfield, Arsenal struggled to assert control in the early exchanges and were punished just four minutes in when Ousmane Dembele swept home Khvicha Kvaratskhelias low cross.PSG dominated the opening spell, with David Raya forced into a superb save to deny teenager Desire Doue. Arsenal eventually found their rhythm, but they couldnt break through Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made crucial saves from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.Partey looked on with visible disappointment, clearly pained by his inability to help his teammates. After the final whistle, he made his way down to the pitchside to console the players.
Thomas Partey watching on with his beautiful wife. #ARSPSG || #UCL pic.twitter.com/1W4vbMOdNK
— Football Experts (@Futball_Experts) April 29, 2025 The good news for Arsenal is that Partey will return for the second leg in Paris next week, where his influence will be vital as Mikel Artetas side chase a place in the final.
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