African players abroad Thomas Partey outlines the difference between La Liga and Premier League

Thomas Partey

Arsenal midfielder and former Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey revealed the difference between Spanish La Liga and the English Premier League.

Partey spent seven years with the Rojiblancos starting from the U19s before being promoted to the first team in 2015.

The Ghana Black Star left Atletico in 2020 to join Arsenal and then change his league.

His first season with the Gunners was very frustrating as he was regularly halted by injuries which complicated his adaptation.

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Thomas Partey celebrating his second Premier League goal of the season.
Thomas Partey celebrating his second Premier League goal of the season.

The former RD Mallorca loanee is now enjoying the Premier League and playing a great role in Arsenal’s good performances.

Arsenal are currently fourth on the table with two games in hand.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool on Wednesday, Thomas Partey was asked to point out the difference between La Liga and the Premier League.

And he answered : “The intensity and tactics are different”.

“You can be pressed from every angle and you don’t have time to think.

“You have like two seconds to be able to think and you have to be very quick.

“That is the only surprise I got.”


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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