Arsenal bench reportedly racially abused by Leeds fan in Premier League match at Elland Road | Football news

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The Premier League is investigating allegations of racist abuse against the Arsenal bench by a Leeds fan in the first half of Saturday’s game at Elland Road.

Just after the half hour mark, Arsenal substitutes called the fourth official and the Premier League confirmed that an allegation of racist abuse had been reported by the visitors.

“It has been reported and the stadium manager will have to deal with it with the authorities,” Arteta told Sky Sports after Arsenal’s 4-1 victory.

“Very disappointed because we’ve done so much in football to try to avoid it,” he said, “but he’s one person. I don’t think it deserves a full stadium to pay for it. price.

“It was a one-time incident and it needs to be reported. It has been reported, and now authorities will have to work with the clubs to understand what happened.”

Arsenal beat Leeds 4-1 thanks to a brace from Gabriel Martinelli, securing their place in the top four.

Bukayo Saka and substitute Emile Smith Rowe scored Arsenal’s other goals as they registered a third consecutive victory – and their first away since October 30.

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It was the only Premier League game to take place on Saturday due to a peak in coronavirus cases in the league, with Burnley’s trip to Aston Villa postponed two hours before kick-off.

Arsenal are four points clear in fourth place, but rivals Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham all have games in hand against the Gunners.

Leeds, meanwhile, have achieved just one win in their last eight games and find themselves five points out of the relegation zone, having played at least two more games than Newcastle and Burnley below them. .

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