Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Ghana international faces five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman.

• The alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 while Partey was an Arsenal player, with charges filed on July 4 after his contract expired.
• Partey, represented by lawyer Jenny Wiltshire, denies all charges and welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.
• He is due to appear at London's Old Bailey court on September 2, with reports linking him to a move to La Liga club Villarreal.
• A spokesperson for Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence expressed "profound disappointment" in Arsenal's handling of the matter.