Arsenal legend Ian Wright has expressed his disappointment in Thomas Partey’s defensive lapse during the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The Ghanaian midfielder, deployed as a right-back by Mikel Arteta, failed to track Ollie Watkins during a crucial moment, allowing the English striker to equalize and secure a point for Unai Emery’s side.

Reacting to the incident on Premier League Productions, Wright criticized Partey for not recognizing the danger. “He [Partey] is not a natural right-back, and that is understandable. However, as a professional, he should have sensed the threat and stayed with Watkins,” Wright stated. “At this level, mistakes like this are unforgivable. His decision to move away cost Arsenal a win.”

Arsenal had taken the lead through goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, but Villa’s Youri Tielemans pulled one back before Watkins capitalized on Partey’s mistake to level the game.

The Gunners will look to bounce back in their upcoming Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb before facing Wolves in the Premier League.