Gary Neville has said that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be furious with Thomas Partey for squandering a late chance against Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Friday evening.
The former Manchester United defender was on co-commentary duty for the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton.
The Gunners came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3.
The Premier League leaders could have won the game in the final minutes had £45 million (Sky Sports) midfielder Partey not gone for glory himself.
Despite having a number of options around him, the Ghanian defensive midfielder went for goal himself.
Partey took a shot on goal, but it was not on target.
Neville instantly said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:01pm, April 21, 2023) that Partey took the wrong option, noting that the Arsenal midfielder should have passed the ball to one of the teammates who were in a better position.
Now, while Partey has scored from distance and can shoot fiercely, he should have seen a better picture and should have passed the ball to one of his teammates.
Gary Neville on Thomas Partey for Arsenal vs Southampton
Neville said about Partey’s chance: “No. The crowd is shouting no. They can’t believe he has taken that option.
An experienced player like that. Absolutely crazy. Mikel Arteta will be furious with him.”
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