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Martin Keown compares Arsenal signing Thomas Partey to Patrick Vieira

by souhaib
October 22, 2020
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‘He’s so silky smooth, he’s oozed class’: Owen Hargreaves praises Arsenal debutant Thomas Partey as he says defensive midfielder has passing range of a No 10… and Martin Keown compares new boy to Patrick Vieira!

  • Thomas Partey made his first start for Arsenal against Rapid Vienna in Europe 
  • The Gunners started their Europa League campaign with an Austrian away trip 
  • Pundits Martin Keown and Owen Hargreaves were quick to praise Partey’s effort 
  • Keown feels the Ghanaian is a player Arsenal have lacked since Patrick Vieira 

By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline

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Published: 19:34 BST, 22 October 2020 | Updated: 19:38 BST, 22 October 2020

In his first start for new club Arsenal Thomas Partey could not have received higher praise, following an electric start to his Gunners career.

The defensive midfielder was handed his first start by manager Mikel Arteta in Thursday’s Europa League opener away to Rapid Vienna.

And Partey’s all-action approach to get stuck into the match was immediately noticed by both Martin Keown and Owen Hargreaves, with the Arsenal legend comparing him to none other than Patrick Vieira.

Thomas Partey has been widely praised for his performance on his first Arsenal start

Martin Keown has already drawn comparisons with Partey and club legend Patrick Vieira

Martin Keown has already drawn comparisons with Partey and club legend Patrick Vieira

Partey made an explosive start in central midfield, winning balls for his new side while leaving opponents for dead with the use of his power, pace and nimble footwork.

Speaking in the BT Sport studio at half time, Keown and Hargreaves wasted no time in waxing lyrical about the new No.18.

‘I think you know when you see a player immediately add that touch of class, who wants to play and makes things happen,’ Keown began.

Vieira (right) dominated in midfield during his Arsenal days and was one of the league's finest

Vieira (right) dominated in midfield during his Arsenal days and was one of the league’s finest

‘He’s so silky smooth, he’s oozed class and been everywhere.’

In full agreement with Keown’s observations, former Champions League winner Hargreaves added: ‘This guy makes it look so easy. He plays (number) 10 passes as a holding midfielder.’

Turning his attention to some of Partey’s highlights from the first 45 minutes in Austria, Keown noted instances whereby Partey would collect the ball from team-mates deep in his own half, before driving forward with intent.

Paying the summer signing the ultimate compliment, Keown added: ‘This is where he looks like Vieira for me when he’s travelling with the ball and making things happen.’

Arsenal secured their marquee signing of Partey on deadline day, after paying the player’s £45million release clause directly to LaLiga, meaning Atletico Madrid had no option but to let their asset go.

Speaking alongside Keown, Owen Hargreaves noted how Partey passes like a playmaker

Speaking alongside Keown, Owen Hargreaves noted how Partey passes like a playmaker

The Spanish giants had been keen to retain the services of Partey, though talks regarding a new long-term lucrative contract had reached an impasse – allowing Arsenal to pounce.

Partey, 27, made his Gunners debut recently in the Premier League against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, joining the action as a second half substitute.

The Gunners went on to narrowly lose the fixture 1-0, though have started the season brightly with nine points from five matches so far. 


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