In the 20th round of the Premier League, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton away from home. After the game, midfielder centerpiece Partey gave a thorough analysis of the game in the club's official interview and expressed his high hopes for the future of the game.
Speaking about young Nwaneri, who scored the goal, Partey was full of praise: "Nwaneri is a genius whose talent has already been revealed. He's a hard worker, he's progressing fast and I'm very happy that he scored today. Of course, it would have been nice if we could have won, but unfortunately we couldn't. I am confident that he will continue to build on his success and I wish him all the best."
Talking about the team's state of mind, Partey said: "We are all feeling lost, frustrated and depressed. But in soccer, there are always ups and downs. We wanted to win, we wanted to keep our winning streak alive, but we couldn't. However, it is also positive that we have not lost. We have to go all out and try to win every key game, but against a strong team, it's going to be difficult. To win here, you have to be on top of your game. Now, we need to put today's regrets behind us and keep fighting to win the next game."
In view of Timberlake's suspension, Partey played as a right back again in the game. In the face of this change of role, he showed the demeanor of a professional player: "I'm a professional player, and I'll do my best to help the team, no matter which position I play. I can do anything, as long as the team needs it, I will do my best. If I can do better, if I can break through, I'll be very satisfied. Sometimes, when the team needs me to step up, I do it and I am always happy to play for the team."
Looking ahead to the upcoming League Cup clash with Newcastle United, Partey enthused, "I'm looking forward to it and we have to be on our toes. We know how difficult it is to play against them, they are very strong, their players are very good. We have to give our best and prepare well. It's going to be a great game and we know how important our fans are, they play a key role in our games. We are expecting the same kind of support from them for this game."
