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Mikel Arteta Defends Arsenal Protocol Over Thomas Partey After Multiple Rape Charges

Thomas Partey (right) made 166 appearances for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. | IMAGO/PA Images

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that he is “100%” confident and comfortable with the actions taken by the club regarding former midfielder Thomas Partey.

The 32-year-old Ghana international saw his Arsenal contract expire on June 30. Four days later, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) formally charged Partey with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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