Days after ‘lackluster’ 4/10 display, Arsenal star heroically fires his country to the World Cup

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Arsenal star Thomas Partey will return to the Emirates this week having helped Ghana react the 2022 World Cup.

The Gunners midfielder was in action for the Black Stars in their two-legged playoff against rivals Nigeria.

On Friday, Partey captained Ghana against the Super Eagles in their 0-0 draw in Kumasi.

The Arsenal ace wasn’t at his best on the day, with Pulse.com.gh giving him just 4 out of 10 for his display.

“It was another lackluster performance from the Arsenal midfielder,” they wrote.

“Being the captain of the day, a lot of expectations were on Partey to propel the team from midfield.

“However, his was poor. He gave the ball away a lot of times and failed to create anything meaningful from midfield.”

On Tuesday, Ghana took on Nigeria in Abuja, with Partey once again wearing the armband.

Not only did Partey play much better, but he also scored his side’s crucial away goal on 10 minutes.

The Arsenal ace’s speculative shot from outside the box squirmed under Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

William Troost-Ekong then equalised from the penalty spot to make it 1-1.

However, Ghana held firm against their rivals to book their fourth World Cup spot in five attempts.

Meanwhile, Nigeria will sit out their first finals since 2006.

Ghanasoccernet gave Partey 8 out of 10 and wrote: “Scored the important goal and just never let the midfield go.”

And Goal.com gave the £200,000-a-week Arsenal ace a massive 8.5 out of 10.

“Partey gave Ghana a crucial opener with a shot from outside the box,” they wrote.

“Despite seemingly losing the midfield battle to Nigeria in the first half, he raised his game after the break to help hold on to victory.

“His leadership as captain in the absence Andre Ayew deserves commendation too.”