General Football

Partey, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault and faces trial later this year

The former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court charged with six sexual offences.

The 32-year-old was bailed to appear at the Old Bailey for trial later this year over allegations of rape and sexual assault. During Tuesday’s brief hearing at Westminster magistrates court, he stood in the dock dressed all in black with his arms behind his back.

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Departures of Thomas Frank and Bryan Mbeumo among others mean uncertainty is unavoidable this season

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 18th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Last season’s position: 10th

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Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows is cleared of assaulting a match official following an incident in a game against Glentoran.

Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows is cleared of assaulting a match official following an incident in a game against Glentoran.

Edinburgh City say they will appeal against a 15-point deduction by the Scottish Professional Football League after a provisional liquidator was appointed in respect of the League 2 club on July 22.

Kelly Cates is joined by Pat Nevin, Stephen Warnock and journalist Daniel Storey on the latest episode of the Monday Night Club to discuss the Alexander Isak transfer saga.

Liberato Cacace has watched every episode of Welcome to Wrexham – now he himself will feature in the Disney+ documentary.

The former Arsenal midfielder has been given conditional bail

Newcastle back in for Marc Guehi, Benjamin Sesko playing off Newcastle and Manchester United, and David Moyes wants six more signings, plus more.

Arsenal return to the Emirates tomorrow when they face Villarreal. Read our in-depth preview here…