Gary Neville furious at Thomas Partey for his drastic decision against Southampton

Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus look dejected against Southampton

Gary Neville furious at Thomas Partey for his drastic decision against Southampton

Stephen Oladehinde 09:26 - 22.04.2023

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was in action against Southampton as they drew 3-3 at the Emirate Stadium.

The Gunners lost another two points in their title challenge. Three draws against Liverpool, West Ham and now Southampton has put them in a very tight position.

Thomas Partey made a drastic decision at the death of the game, going for goal from a long way out instead of passing the ball to his teammate as the game ended in a stalemate, leaving the Gunners hanging.

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Partey should not have gone for glory says Neville

Against Southampton on Friday night at the Emirates Stadium in North London, Thomas Partey blew a late opportunity.

The Ghanaian midfielder made a bad decision to go for goals according to Gary Neville, who also claims that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be upset with Partey.

Even though there were plenty of options available to him, the midfielder decided to go for glory on his own, costing the Premier League leaders a chance to win the game in the dying seconds.

Neville said the crowd were against Partey shooting from long range

Partey has been known for his long-range shot this season but his decision to go for goal from a far distance and not pass to his player cost Arsenal the win.

The 29-year-old chose the wrong decision, according to Neville, who expressed his displeasure on Sky Sports. The Arsenal midfielder should have passed the ball to a teammate who was in a better position. 

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.”

Arsenal’s chances of winning the Premier League title are in Jeopardy and have handed Manchester City who still have two games in hand the chance to nick it from them.