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The Independent UK
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Thomas Partey makes Villarreal debut off bench in victory over Real Oviedo

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey started on the bench in new club Villarreal’s first LaLiga game of the season (Yui Mok/PA) -

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as a late substitute as his new side launched their LaLiga season with 2-0 home win against 10-man Real Oviedo.

Partey, 32, who was granted conditional bail at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, stepped off the bench in the 82nd minute.

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