BREAKING NEWS: Live from Emirates, Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticized an Arsenal player for his poor performance in their 2-0 victory over Wolves. Despite the win, Wright described the player’s performance as dreadful, noting he lost four duels and appeared unsettled in possession. Wright expressed frustration, stating the player was previously more resilient but now seems insecure, urging for a replacement. Wright concluded that the player’s display was a disaster and indicates he’s no longer reliable.

Arsenal began their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on August 17. Despite the win, Arsenal legend Ian Wright criticized Thomas Partey for his underwhelming performance.

The match saw Arsenal take the lead in the 25th minute through Kai Havertz, who headed in a well-placed cross from Bukayo Saka. Although Arsenal seemed to be in control, Wolves had several opportunities to equalize, with David Raya making crucial saves to deny them.

One particularly concerning moment came in the 62nd minute when Partey made a significant error, allowing Rayan Ait-Nouri to take a shot that fortunately missed the target. Arsenal secured their victory with a second goal in the 74th minute, as Saka finished a well-worked move into the bottom-right corner of the goal.

Despite the victory, Partey’s performance was heavily criticized by fans. The 31-year-old midfielder, who played the entire 90 minutes in the No. 6 role, struggled in key moments, losing four duels and appearing shaky in possession. Fans took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, with one fan commenting that Partey had been “awful” during the match.

Another sarcastically offered to pay someone to compile a lowlight reel of Partey’s performance, while others called for a replacement for the Ghanaian international.

From a statistical perspective, Arsenal dominated the match, completing 357 passes with an 85% accuracy rate, compared to Wolves’ 305 passes at 82% accuracy.

Arsenal also enjoyed 53% of the ball possession and created more chances, taking 18 shots, six of which were on target. In contrast, Wolves managed only nine shots, with three on target, and their expected goals (xG) was a mere 0.39, significantly lower than Arsenal’s xG of 1.26. Despite Wolves’ spirited effort, particularly in the second half, Arsenal’s overall superiority in possession and attack ensured they collected all three points.

However, the win did little to alleviate concerns among fans about Partey’s form, casting a shadow over an otherwise positive start to Arsenal’s title challenge. As they prepare for their next match against Aston Villa on August 24, Partey’s performance will likely remain a topic of discussion.