Label: Arsenal

Arteta Says Arsenal Followed Protocol Over Partey Amid Rape Charges

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey, saying the club 100% followed proper protocol after the midfielder was charged with rape and sexual assault. Partey officially left Arsenal earlier this month when his contract expired. Just four days later, he was charged by the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to allegations involving three women between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all charges. The Ghana international was first arrested on suspicion of rape in July 2022, which triggered a lengthy investigation by the M…