2023 FA’s Community Shield: Thomas Partey leads Arsenal to first silverware of the season

By Michael Mensah Martey
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Declan Rice of Arsenal lifts the FA Community Shield Trophy with teammate Thomas Partey following the team's victory after the penalty shootout during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Black Stars vice captain, Thomas Partey, has led Arsenal to its first silverware before the commencement of the English Premier League with a win against Manchester City on Sunday, August 6.

The Gunners who finished second to the treble winners Manchester City clashed in the FA’s Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium.

Thomas Partey led in Mikel Arteta’s side from the midfield alongside record signing, Declan Rice who was later substituted.

A 77th minute goal by substitute, Cole Palmer with an assist from Kevin De Bruyne was enough to give Pep Guardiola and his charges the opener before January signing, Leandro Trossard, equalized in extra time to send the game into a penalty shootout where the Gunners won 4-1 to deliver the first trophy of the season to the delighted fans from North London.

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