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Tyrone Marshall

Erik ten Hag condemns homophobic chants during Manchester United game vs Chelsea

Erik ten Hag has said homophobic chants aired during Manchester United's game with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge "do not belong in the stands".

Some United supporters sang a derogatory chant aimed at fans of the home team late in the game on a weekend when the Premier League are promoting the Rainbow Laces campaign for equality and diversity.

United fans have previously been ejected from Stamford Bridge for singing the song and it was heard from the away end during the 1-1 draw between the two teams.

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Chelsea released a statement condemning the action of some supporters after a game here between the two clubs in February 2020, but they are yet to comment this time around.

Ten Hag was asked about the chants during his press conference and condemned them, but he also criticised Chelsea fans for their taunts at Raphael Varane.

The France defender was in tears after suffering an injury in the second half but he was jeered by the Chelsea fans as he limped off the pitch and then walked around the perimeter back to the tunnel.

Ten Hag said: "I think it doesn't belong in the stands but when I call the stands, I mention the stands, I mean the whole stadium. Because also when Rapha Varane came out, it was the same, the other side, the Chelsea fans. So we all don't do it."

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