Arsenal's party propelled by Partey
Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 16.03.21. | 15:07
The Ghanaian is praised for his outsanding performances. Gilberto Silva thinks that he makes others better
A little party never killed nobody, the famous song says. And a little Partey not only didn't kill Arsenal but provided the Gunners with the necessary momentum that led them all the way to a pleasant record of three victories in the last five Premier League games. The sun is shining again in North London and former Arsenal stars think that 27-year-old Ghanaian midfielder is the key to their latest success. Among them is Gilberto Silva. The legendary Brazilian was gushing in his praise for Partey, claiming that he is the best holding midfielder they have had since Silva's departure in 2008.
"I guess so. In my opinion, I think he is the best,' the 44-year-old Brazilian told Stadium Astro.
"He's a good player. He's the type of player Arsenal were missing, I've spoken a couple of times about it. They have good players in the [central midfield] position but not to sit and give Arsenal the stability they have. Look at the game [against Spurs], it was great to see how he managed his game, how he managed that position, helping [team-mates].
Gilberto Silva against Man Utd. (©Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)"You know what is very important about this particular position? This is a very particular position because not every time you get the credit you deserve. That's okay, it's fine because you have to understand that. But this guy, when he understands the position like Partey, look at his game. He made others a lot better. He makes Xhaka look better in the game, he made the defenders look a lot better and comfortable when the ball was against them.
"I think the way he manages games, the way he positions himself, is very important for Arsenal. He is the kind of player Arsenal have needed for quite a long time in my opinion, " concluded Gilberto Silva.
Silva, who was part of the Gunners' title-winning Invincibles side in 2003-04, will hope Partey can continue this momentum into their Europa League last-16 second leg with Olympiacos and then Sunday's tricky Premier League trip to West Ham.
