Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder, won his first trophy as an Arsenal player on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Wembley Stadium, when the Gunners overcame Manchester City 4-2 on penalties to win the 2023 FA Community Shield Cup.
Partey played the full match for Mikel Arteta's team, but was cautioned for a late challenge in the 17th minute.
According to the rules of the competition, since City won both the league and the FA Cup, the league's runner-up, Arsenal, was the opponent.
In Mikel Arteta's midfield, alongside Declan Rice, who was subsequently substituted, Thomas Partey was a formidable opponent.
Cole Palmer, a substitute English youth, scored Manchester City's first goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne, and that was enough to give Pep Guardiola and his squad the lead.
Leandro Trossard's goal in extra time gave the Gunners a draw after Mikel Arteta's substitution.
Rodri and team captain De Bruyne both missed their penalty kicks in Arsenal's 4-1 triumph in penalty shootouts, which put the Gunners in the lead to win the championship.