As Arsenal raced to an early 1-0 lead in the first half, Partey found himself in possession of the ball on the left flank. Caicedo, eager to make an impact, charged in to dispossess the Gunners’ midfielder. However, Partey executed a delightful dummy move, allowing the ball to roll across him and into the path of his teammate Martin Odegaard. Caicedo, completely bamboozled by Partey’s trickery, tumbled to the ground as the Emirates erupted in laughter.
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with Arsenal fans reveling in Partey’s mockery of one of their rivals. One fan commented, ‘He’s sending him back to Ecuador,’ while another exclaimed, ‘And he didn’t even touch the ball.’ A third fan simply stated, ‘Showing who is boss.’
Chelsea’s dismal night at the Emirates was further compounded by a second-half collapse, with Arsenal scoring four times in quick succession. The Blues, who had mustered just one shot on target throughout the contest, were left utterly humiliated by the Gunners’ attacking prowess.
Partey’s dummy on Caicedo was not only an embarrassing moment for the Ecuadorian midfielder but also a testament to the Ghanaian’s growing stature in the Premier League. The 29-year-old has been a revelation for Arsenal since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2020 and continues to establish himself as one of the most dynamic midfielders in English football.
