WATCH: Partey scores stunner to give Arsenal lead against Tottenham

• Partey opened scoring in north London derby
• Arsenal midfielder bent into top corner past Lloris
• Finally scored after 65 attempts from outside box

WHAT HAPPENED? Thomas Partey gave Arsenal the lead in the north London derby has he curled an effort from distance past Hugo Lloris and into the top corner.

What a way to open the scoring!! 😲

Thomas Partey makes it 1-0 to Arsenal with a gorgeous finish after 20 minutes!😎 pic.twitter.com/d07hkTU6hh

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 1, 2022

What a strike from Thomas Partey!💥

Arsenal lead in the North London Derby 🔴 pic.twitter.com/cmfPa6HQNe

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 1, 2022

THE BIGGER PICTURE: A goal from an unlikely source as Partey opened the scoring against Tottenham. It was the 65th shot he's attempted from outside the box in all competitions for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta's side couldn't hold onto their lead, however, going into the half-time break level at 1-1.