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Sports News of Friday, 16 April 2021

Source: footballghana.com

Thomas Partey excels in midfield to help Arsenal advance to Europa League semis

Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey was in good form on Thursday night as his Arsenal side got a 4-0 win over Slavia Prague to book a place in the semi-finals in the UEFA Europa League.

The Gunners after drawing 1-1 against the Czech opponent last week had to get things right on Thursday or suffer elimination.

Ahead of kick-off, manager Mikel Arteta opted for a strong starting eleven and handed Thomas Partey a big role in the middle of the Park.

Executing his role exceptionally, the highly-rated midfield enforcer provided the needed push for the team from the English Premier League to cruise to a resounding win.

On the night at the Sinobo Stadium, a brace from Alexandre Lacazette plus goals from Nicholas Pepe and Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the win.

As a result, the team progresses to the semi-finals of the competition with a 5-1 aggregate win.