{"id":267809,"date":"2024-12-19T08:41:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/19\/thomas-partey-helps-arsenal-to-reach-efl-cup-semi-final-with-victory-against-crystal-palace\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:41:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:41:58","slug":"thomas-partey-helps-arsenal-to-reach-efl-cup-semi-final-with-victory-against-crystal-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/19\/thomas-partey-helps-arsenal-to-reach-efl-cup-semi-final-with-victory-against-crystal-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Partey helps Arsenal to reach EFL Cup semi-final with victory against Crystal Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey played a crucial role in Arsenal\u2019s 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, helping the Gunners secure a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023\/24 EFL Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Partey, known for his versatility, started the match in an unusual role as a right-back.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the positional shift, he delivered a solid performance in the opening 46 minutes before being substituted for William Saliba.<\/p>\n<p>His composure and defensive contributions helped Arsenal weather an early setback and set the stage for their comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace struck first through Jean-Philippe Mateta, who capitalized on a defensive error to give his side an early lead. Arsenal responded strongly in the second half, with Gabriel Jesus spearheading the attack.<\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian forward equalized with a cheeky chip over goalkeeper Dean Henderson after being set up by Martin Odegaard.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal took the lead when Bukayo Saka\u2019s clever assist allowed Jesus to strike again, this time with a precise finish into the bottom corner.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners extended their advantage as Odegaard and Jesus combined once more, with Jesus completing his hat-trick with a close-range finish.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace pulled one back late in the game when Eddie Nketiah, who came on as a substitute, converted a header from a Nathaniel Clyne cross.<\/p>\n<p>However, Arsenal held firm to seal the victory and advance to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey played a crucial role in Arsenal\u2019s 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, helping the Gunners secure a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023\/24 EFL Cup. 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