Black stars deputy skipper, Thomas Partey registered his first goal for the Gunners in their 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Friday.

The 28-year-old Black Stars player ended his goal drought after he rose the highest to glance in a corner from Emile Smith Rowe in the 23rd minute of the top-flight game at Emirates Stadium.

It was a neatly taken opener on his 40th appearance for the club in all competitions.

Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were also on target as Mikel Arteta’s side moved into the top half of the Premier League

The former Atletico Madrid midfielder, dedicated the win to the fans by saying, as quoted by The Mirror: “The team knew what to do. We had to keep fighting and keep our intensity. In the end with the quality we have we are able to get results.

“All the team was frustrated and we wanted a win. That was the mentality we brought to this game today and we were able to get our result.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. I think it was the right moment to have it and I’m very happy.
dedicated the win to the fans by saying, as quoted by The Mirror: “The team knew what to do. We had to keep fighting and keep our intensity. In the end with the quality we have we are able to get results.

“All the team was frustrated and we wanted a win. That was the mentality we brought to this game today and we were able to get our result.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. I think it was the right moment to have it and I’m very happy.