Thomas Partey on Target as Arsenal Held to 1-1 Draw by Brentford
Ghana international Thomas Partey continued his fine form with a goal for Arsenal, but it wasn’t enough as the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Brentford side in a hard-fought Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The Black Stars midfielder opened the scoring midway through the second half with a composed finish after a clever assist from Declan Rice.
Partey’s goal, a rare strike in his Arsenal career, sent the home fans into jubilation as Mikel Arteta’s men looked poised to claim all three points.
However, Brentford showed grit and determination, refusing to back down. Their persistence paid off when Yoane Wissa pounced on a defensive error inside the Arsenal box to slot home the equaliser, silencing the Emirates faithful.
⚽️ GOAL: Partey
🏴 Arsenal 1-0 Brentfordpic.twitter.com/eBLiHFa4hH— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) April 12, 2025
Arsenal pressed hard in the closing stages, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both coming close, but the Brentford defence held firm. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, the Gunners were unable to reclaim the lead.
The draw is a setback for Arsenal, who are in the thick of the Premier League title race and were hoping to capitalize on their home advantage.
Partey’s performance, meanwhile, will be a bright spot for both Arsenal and Ghana fans, as he looks to maintain his fitness and influence heading into the final stretch of the season.
