The Football Association is set to investigate alleged incidents of homophobic chanting by Manchester City supporters during the FA Cup third round victory over Chelsea on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola's side booked their place in the fourth round with an emphatic 4-0 win over Chelsea thanks to two goals from Riyad Mahrez, with Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden also getting on the scoresheet. But it has been alleged that chanting occurred in the second half of the game at the Etihad Stadium.
It comes just two days after the FA revealed that it was investigating homophobic chanting which was heard during Manchester United's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Everton on Friday. It is understood that the chant was aimed towards Toffees boss Frank Lampard and referred to his time as a player and manager of Chelsea.
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According to the PA news agency, the FA will be liaising with City and relevant authorities over the matter.
An FA spokesperson said: "We strongly condemn the use of the term ‘rent boy’ and we are determined to drive it out of our game. We continue to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term.
"Part of our work in this area has been to provide the relevant authorities with impact statements from LGBTQ+ supporters, detailing how chants of this nature affects their experience and feeling of inclusion at football matches, so that a clearer stance and understanding on the chant can be established.
"We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and we are striving to ensure our game is a safe environment for all, which truly embraces diversity and challenges hateful conduct both on and off the pitch."
City said in a statement: "Manchester City strongly condemns the behaviour of a minority of fans who engaged in discriminatory chanting at today’s match.
"We are proud to celebrate inclusivity in football and ask all fans to join us in creating a positive environment and atmosphere, where everyone is welcomed, accepted and has a fantastic matchday experience."
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