Arsenal vow to take action after fans filmed aiming alleged racist abuse at PSG stars
Arsenal have condemned a group of fans who were filmed allegedly making monkey gestures towards PSG players as they boarded their team bus following Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg. In a video that has circulated online, the five individuals were filmed shouting, beating their chests and scratching their armpits as if imitating monkey gestures.
According to RMC Sport, the chants were directed at several members of the PSG squad as they passed by the fence they were standing behind. Arsenal have now released a statement condemning the actions of the men in the strongest possible terms.
A spokesperson told Mirror Football: 'We strongly condemn all forms of racism and discrimination. We are working to identify the individuals in the video and we will take the strongest possible action.'
There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.
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