Arsenal have confirmed two supporters were ejected from the Emirates Stadium after homophobic abuse was reported during their game against Brighton on Saturday.
The Gunners confirmed that they are now investigating incidents where abuse was reported during the 2-1 defeat to Graham Potter's side on Saturday. Stewarding operations have also been 'stepped up' in the areas of the stadium where the reports were made, with the club promising to take "strongest action possible against perpetrators who can be identified".
A statement from the club reads : "We have been made aware of incidents of homophobic abuse at our home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Arsenal should 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.
