"Thomas Partey's goal was the turning point"- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

[caption id=attachment_1220940 align=alignnone width=612] LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Thomas Partey of Arsenal scores[/caption]Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits Thomas Partey's crucial goal against Manchester City made the difference in the thumping victory at Emirates Stadium.The Ghana international immediately responded with fabulous strike a minute after Erling Haaland had equalised for Man City.Six minute after giving the Gunners the lead, Myles Lewis-SKelly extended the advantage before strikes from Kai Harvetz and Ethan Nwaneri to seal victory for Arsenal. Martin Odegaard opened the scoring with a second minute goal.Yeah, that's another thing that went our way because emotionally, I think that was a turning point, said Arteta when asked about Partey's goal.We reacted so quickly, had a bit of luck in that action and they set the tone for the team in the stadium as well to go and win the game. And then, after that I think the team took a different level, growing in confidence and start to control the game much better and dominate certain areas much better and we went and won it from there, he added.Arsenal sits second on the table, six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Read Full Story