The Football Association has launched an investigation following the incident at the Emirates Stadium where Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was hit by objects thrown from the crowd during the Premier League win against Arsenal.
The Belgian international was substituted in the 87th minute of the 3-1 victory for City, and as he made his way off the pitch, he was bombarded with plastic bottles and other objects from the stands.
Despite this, De Bruyne still managed to smile back at the crowd before avoiding a bottle and hitting the corner flag as he made his way to the sideline. The Football Association has confirmed that it will investigate the incident and is awaiting the referee’s report before taking further action.
The Metropolitan Police and Manchester City have also been contacted for comment. Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, praised his side’s quality in the win but warned that the race for the Premier League title is still far from over.
Despite the hostility, City’s performance was impressive, with the Belgian midfielder scoring the game’s opening goal and his teammates Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland sealing the win with two late goals.
The incident in the Emirates has been condemned by many, with many pointing out that such behavior should not be tolerated at football matches. The FA has a zero-tolerance policy on this kind of behavior, and they have promised to take the necessary steps to ensure that similar incidents do not occur.
It includes actively engaging with clubs and their supporters to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities and encourage them to take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination or abuse. In addition, the FA is also encouraging those in attendance at matches to report any incidents of discrimination or abuse.
It includes verbal or physical abuse, racism, homophobia, or other forms of discrimination. By doing this, the FA hopes to ensure that all football matches are enjoyed in a safe and respectful environment. It is clear that such behavior, as was seen at the Emirates Stadium, is unacceptable and must be stamped out from the game.
The FA has taken the necessary steps to ensure that such incidents are not repeated and that all supporters know their responsibilities and the consequences of inappropriate behavior.