Arsenal have been aware of complaints about Partey, all of which he denies, for more than three years. Questions are now being asked

Mikel Arteta says he is “100 per cent” sure Arsenal followed the correct protocols regarding Thomas Partey, after the midfielder was charged with multiple counts of rape. Partey left Arsenal this month after his contract expired and four days later he was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has backed the club’s handling of former midfielder Thomas Partey ’s departure, following the arrest of the 32-year-old on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.