Patrolling in front of Arsenal's back four, Thomas Partey - 25 days after he signed - was finally getting acquainted to his new surroundings.
In the end, it wasn't the homecoming he'd have dreamt about - losing to Leicester in front of an empty stadium.
At least he wasn't subjected to his own supporters turning; something Arsenal fans haven't been averse to doing in recent seasons.
But when the pain inflicted by Jamie Vardy's sucker punch fades, Partey can reflect on an encouraging full home debut.