Arsenal fans turn heat on Thomas Partey after 'disgraceful' performance against Southampton

Some Arsenal fans have lambasted Thomas Partey for a poor display in the club's three-all draw against Southampton on Friday, April 21, 2023.

A section of the fans has pinned the club's recent struggle on the Ghanaian who has been sluggish

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Partey gave the ball away cheaply, resulting in a corner from which Southampton scored their third goal.

Some Gunners fans took to Twitter to express their displeasure at the Ghanaian's performance, calling it "disgraceful."

Southampton took a two-goal lead inside 20 minutes before Gabriel Martinelli cut the deficit before halftime.

Duje Caleta-Car restored the two-goal lead in the second half after connecting a corner. Arsenal, on the other hand, found a spark at the end, with Martin Odegaard and Biukayo Saka scoring in the dying embers to salvage a point for the league leaders.

Arsenal are presently treading water in the title race, leading reigning champions and second-place Manchester City, who have a game in hand, by five points.

Here are some reactions to Partey's performance:

Thomas Partey. DISGRACEFUL performance.

— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) April 21, 2023

So disappointed in Thomas Partey today. As a senior player you need to set the tone and keep things simple. The giveaway that led to the corner, the shot at the end of the game was so unnecessary.

— Sash ~ (@ltarsenal) April 21, 2023

If Arsenal lose the league, it's Thomas Partey's fault.

— Umir (@umirf1) April 21, 2023

Is Thomas Partey is purposely playing bad? He has gone off the boil #afc

— indykaila News (@indykaila) April 21, 2023

Thomas Partey with a 30 yard last minute attempt with options all around him.

The crowd were all shouting ‘No, no, noooo’.

He thought they really meant yes.

— @peterpun (@burner17035411) April 21, 2023

We need to have a serious conversation about End of the Season Thomas Partey, Last Season he costed us Top 4 because he can’t stay fit, this Season he’s somehow fit but still costing us with silly mistakes

— Debby???? (@Deb_236) April 22, 2023

This is the Thomas Partey that’s been playing in the last couple games pic.twitter.com/JGxXLFvsut

— Livz ???????? (@livzledgee) April 22, 2023

Look how Southampton got the corner for their 3rd goal against Arsenal.

Thomas Partey everyone! pic.twitter.com/UFtajEvUAn

— B L A Z E ???? (@jayblaze_1) April 22, 2023