In the 20th round of the English top flight, Arsenal played against Brighton in a 1-1 draw. After the match, Arsenal's central midfielder Patey was interviewed by the club, analyzing the details of the match and giving a preview of the coming matches.
Speaking about Nwaneri, the youngster who scored the only goal of the campaign, Partey was full of praise: "Nwaneri, he's a rising star with great potential, and we've all seen his talent and hard work. He is constantly improving and I am very pleased with his goal today. Of course, it would have been perfect if we could have won, but unfortunately it didn't happen. I'm sure he will continue to grow and I wish him all the best for the future."
Talking about the team's morale, Partey confessed, "Every one of us felt sad and lost and depressed. But that's the way soccer is, sometimes you have to face such results. We were hungry for a win and wanted to keep the winning streak going, but in the end it didn't work out. However, there is a positive side to this, we didn't lose. We have to go all out for every win, but it's not easy against a strong team and you have to be impeccable to win on the road. Now, we have to let go of today's disappointment and move on to the next win."
Due to the absence of Timbell, Partey played as a right back again in this game. He showed his professionalism: "I am a professional player and I will do my best to help the team no matter which position I play. I can play in any position and I will do my best if the team needs me. If I can improve, I will be very satisfied. Sometimes the team needs me to step up and I will be there and I am always happy to play for the team."
Looking ahead to the upcoming League Cup clash with Newcastle United, Partey was enthusiastic: "I'm really looking forward to it and we have to do our best to prepare for it. We know what a challenge it is to play against them, they have the strength and the players are very good. We have to give it our all and be ready for anything. It's going to be a great game and we know how important our fans are, they play a vital role in our games. We will need their support for this game as well."
