Arsenal 1-1 AS Monaco - 3 talking points as Gunners claim Emirates Cup

Arsenal 1-1 (5-4p) AS Monaco – 3 talking points as Gunners claim Emirates Cup

Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah (R) scores the equalising goal and first one for his team during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup final between Arsenal and Monaco at The Emirates Stadium in north London on August 2, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Partey was excellent with the ball. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

3. Thomas Partey a Rolls Royce

When there were rumours that Arsenal was open to listening to offers for Partey, the collective eyebrow was raised from fans. The midfield dynamo was thought to be an integral cog in the Arsenal midfield machine.

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Against Monaco, Partey again showed why he is so important to the Arsenal setup. His touches, progressive passing, ability to turn in and out of trouble with ease, and consistently find his teammates and put them in promising positions were outstanding.

His partnership with Rice, while in its infancy, looks good already.

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