I trusted him to save me from the fans’ criticism, but he still put in a poor performance. I’m honestly disappointed with how he played. Maybe it’s time for him to consider a move to Saudi Arabia, Thomas Partey says, as he names the ONE Arsenal player who let the team down — and it’s neither Rice nor Ødegaard

Tensions are high in the Arsenal camp after their painful Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain — and in a brutally honest post-match press conference, midfielder Thomas Partey did not hold back.

Speaking candidly to reporters, Partey revealed his disappointment with a specific teammate’s performance on the night, admitting he had counted on the player to ease the pressure but was let down when it mattered most.

“I trusted him to save me from the fans’ criticism,” Partey confessed. “But he still put in a poor performance. I’m honestly disappointed with how he played.”

When pressed to name who he was referring to, Partey made it clear — and to everyone’s surprise, it wasn’t Declan Rice or Martin Ødegaard, who had both been heavily involved in the match.

“It wasn’t Rice, it wasn’t Ødegaard. You all saw it — it was Eddie Nketiah,” Partey revealed. “This was his moment to step up, to silence the doubters, and instead, he struggled to make any impact. Maybe it’s time for him to consider a move to Saudi Arabia or somewhere else, where the pressure isn’t this intense.”

The comment sent immediate shockwaves through the media room, with murmurs of disbelief at the midfielder’s bluntness. Nketiah, who started the match but was largely anonymous against PSG’s backline, has faced growing criticism from fans this season for his inconsistency in front of goal.

Partey’s remarks are now the latest chapter in what appears to be a growing rift within the Arsenal dressing room as frustrations boil over after a season of high expectations but few trophies to show for it.

Mikel Arteta, when later asked about Partey’s comments, was visibly uncomfortable and declined to escalate the situation.

“We win together and we lose together,” Arteta said. “That’s the only way forward.”

With Arsenal now out of Europe and facing intense scrutiny over their squad depth and attacking options, all eyes will be on Nketiah’s response — whether on the pitch or with a possible summer exit.