Round 9 of the 2024/25 English Premier League kicked off with Leicester City facing Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium, resulting in an exciting match that ended with four goals.
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku made his first league start for the Foxes after providing a crucial assist in their previous 3-2 away win against Southampton. His countryman, Jordan Ayew, came on in the 68th minute when Leicester was trailing 3-1.
At the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton played Wolverhampton in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Tariq Lamptey assisted Brighton’s second goal just 5 minutes after his introduction in the 80th minute, putting his team up 2-0. However, Wolverhampton managed to level the score before the end of the match.
AFC Bournemouth also played to a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa after a back-and-forth contest. Although Antoine Semenyo played the full 90 minutes, he did not score. However, he contributed positively to the team with 2 key passes, 7 duels won, 3 fouls received, and 1 attempted shot.
Winger Kamalden Sulemana made his second start in a 1-0 loss to Manchester City, coming on as a substitute and playing only 11 minutes.
Arsenal’s Thomas Partey received a commendable rating of 7.2 from SofaScore for his performance in their 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Despite being played out of his usual position as a right-back, Partey excelled defensively, making 3 clearances, 5 tackles, and 1 interception.
He dominated ground duels, winning 9 of them and drawing 4 fouls. These impressive statistics highlight the Ghanaian international’s adaptability and defensive prowess, underscoring why his performance deserves recognition.