'No Partey, no party': Daniel Sturridge on Arsenal's defeat to PSG
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Daniel Sturridge has spoken out following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates, suggesting that Thomas Partey's absence due to suspension played a crucial role in the Gunners' struggles.
Reflecting on the game, Sturridge said, "I feel like the yellow card for Partey really hurt Arsenal tonight. No Partey, no party."
Arsenal now face a tough challenge in the second leg, set for May 7 in Paris.
See Thomas Partey's detailed stats on Tribuna.com.
Starting lineupsGoals
Arsenal
Raya, Timber (White 83), Kiwior, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly, Merino Zazón, Rice, Odegaard (Nwaneri 90+1), Martinelli, Trossard, Saka
PSG
Donnarumma, Tavares Mendes, Hakimi, Pacho, Aoás Corrêa, Ruiz Peña, Vitinha, Gonçalves Neves (Zaïre-Emery 89), Kvaratskhelia, Dembele (Barcola 70), Doué (Matias Ramos 76)
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