The Thomas Partey discourse is swirling with heat but starved of clarity. Arsenal are being judged not just on what they did—but what others think they should’ve done.

Let’s unpack this—without outrage, but with precision. 🧵 First: Partey was not charged until today.
Suspending him before that would’ve opened Arsenal to legal recourse—from the player himself. No charges. No basis. No lawful precedent. Emotion doesn’t override process.