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Partey denies two new rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to deny two new counts of rape following a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The Ghana international, now playing for Villarreal, has already pleaded not guilty to five previous charges involving different complainants.

Partey charged with two further counts of rape

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who now plays in Spain for Villarreal, has been charged with two new counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who severed ties with the Gunners in the summer of 2025 when reaching the end of his contract and becoming a free agent, faces trial in November after denying allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third.

Partey pleads not guilty to rape charges as trial date set

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has denied denied raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman at an appearance at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. The 32-year-old pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after being charged in July. Partey has been granted bail and a trial date of November 2, 2026 has now been set.

Partey 'mentally prepared' to face Spurs before court hearing

Villarreal boss Marcelino insists Thomas Partey is 'mentally prepared' to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Tuesday, just 24 hours before the midfielder appears in court over multiple rape charges. The former Arsenal star denies all allegations but will line up against his old rivals in north London before attending his plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court.

Partey to appear in court on rape charges the day before Spurs clash

Thomas Partey is due to appear in court on charges of rape the day before new club Villarreal's Champions League clash with Tottenham.

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey jeered on Villarreal debut

Thomas Partey received a mixed reception as he made his Villarreal debut following his release from Arsenal.

Partey signing defended by Villarreal president after boos on debut

Villarreal president Fernando Roig has defended Thomas Partey after he was booed by supporters on his debut for the club against Aston Villa.

Partey joins Villarreal after Arsenal exit & rape charges

Villarreal have completed the signing of Thomas Partey following his exit from Arsenal and being charged with rape.

Ex-Arsenal player Partey granted conditional bail over rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted bail after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court on charges of rape and sexual assault.

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Villarreal fan club president criticises Partey transfer pursuit

The president of a Villarreal supporters' club has criticised the Spanish team's pursuit of former Arsenal star Thomas Partey.

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Partey to join Villarreal on free transfer despite rape charges

Thomas Partey is reportedly set to join Villarreal on a free transfer following his exit from Arsenal.

Arsenal approved Partey for 2025-26 PL trading cards

Arsenal approved the inclusion of Thomas Partey in the Premier League's official trading cards set, despite the midfielder being accused of rape.

Arteta convinced Arsenal were '100%' right in handling of Partey

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were "100%" right in their handling of Thomas Partey after seeing the midfielder charged with rape and sexual assault.

Alleged victims threatened 'every time Partey played for Arsenal'

Alleged victims of Thomas Partey have disclosed the shocking abuse they were subject to online every time the midfielder played for Arsenal.

Arsenal 'unable to comment' after Partey is charged with rape

Arsenal are "unable to comment" after Thomas Partey was formally charged with multiple sexual offences. The Metropolitan Police have charged Partey with a total of six offences, five of them being rape and one of sexual assault. These charges are connected to allegations made by three different women.

Exclusive: Partey due to get married day after being charged with rape

Thomas Partey was due to get married on Saturday - the day after he was charged with rape by the Crown Prosecution Service.

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