Declan Rice, a prominent figure at Arsenal, didn’t hesitate to offer direction to his new teammate Thomas Partey. That is regarding his positioning during the recent match against Crystal Palace.
During the commentary of last night’s match against Crystal Palace, Sam Matterface and Danny Murphy observed a specific aspect of Declan Rice’s play. Crystal Palace is famous for being a resilient team to break down. With Roy Hodgson emphasizing defensive solidity to make them even more challenging opponents.
Ultimately, Arsenal capitalized on a minor lapse in concentration from their opponents to secure the sole goal of the match.
Eddie Nketiah exhibited quick reactions to a rapid free-kick. Thus, outpacing Sam Johnstone to the ball and ultimately getting fouled.
Martin Odegaard confidently converted the penalty. And even with Takehiro Tomiyasu receiving a red card, Arsenal adeptly managed to secure the victory and maintain control of the match.
How is Arsenal player Declan Rice creating competition for Partey?
Declan Rice is already demonstrating his leadership qualities at the club, despite having been with the team for just a month. This aligns with Mikel Arteta’s expectations for the 24-year-old when he brought him in.
There were initial doubts about the compatibility of Rice and Partey playing together. But the alignment of their positions in the lineup against Crystal Palace was likely what most observers didn’t expect.
Arteta is making Partey play in unfamiliar positions. However, Partey remains a vital component of the Arsenal team. Contributing significantly to their dynamics.
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