The FA has confirmed that it is investigating the homophobic chanting which was heard during Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Everton on Friday.
It is understood that the chant was aimed towards Toffees boss Frank Lampard and refers to his time as a player and manager of Chelsea. In a statement issued on Friday evening, England's football governing body announced that it would be working with the Crown Prosecution Service and police in order to get to the bottom of the incident.
"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," the statement read. "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.
