Thomas Partey has revealed an emotional tribute to former Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu after Arsenal's win over Bournemouth. Last month, tragedy struck as news emerged that the Ghanaian, who spent five years on Tyneside, was killed by the Turkish-Syrian earthquake.
Just hours earlier, Atsu scored a 97th-minute, free-kick winner against Kasimpasa. The disaster’s death toll is estimated to stand at 55,000, with Hatayspor sporting director Taner Savut also losing his life.
St James’ Park paid tribute to one of their own before the Premier League defeat to Liverpool last month. Atsu’s widow Marie-Claire Rupio and his three children were in attendance for the minute's silence - which broke into rapturous applause.
