Arsenal investigating ‘two disturbing incidents involving anti-semitism’ after north London derby
Arsenal have confirmed that they are investigating two ‘disturbing incidents over the weekend involving anti-semitism’ after they beat Spurs 2-0 in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The club state that incidents have been reported of alleged anti-semitism at the match and at an Islington pub involving Arsenal fans.
An Arsenal statement read: ‘We have been made aware of two disturbing incidents over the weekend involving anti-semitism which are now under investigation.
‘There was an incident at the north London derby on Sunday involving Arsenal supporters in which one of our fans overheard grossly offensive anti-semitic statements made by another Arsenal fan. On the same afternoon, we were appalled to hear of an incident at The Cally pub in Islington, involving other anti-semitic chants.
‘We recognise the impact this behaviour has on our many Jewish supporters and others and condemn the use of language of this nature, which has no place in our game or society.
‘Arsenal must be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, and we want to be clear that any kind of discriminatory abuse is not welcome at our club. We will not stand for this kind of behaviour and will take strong action against any supporters who we establish are responsible for such acts.
‘Anyone identified will receive a lengthy club ban and their details will be passed to the police to commence legal proceedings.’
Arsenal won the game 2-0 thanks to an own goal from Hugo Lloris and a long-range strike from captain Martin Odegaard.
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