The FA are set to investigate after homophobic chanting was once again directed towards Chelsea supporters during Manchester City's 4-0 win in the FA Cup. It is the second time in three days the chant has been heard in an FA Cup match, with a similar occurrence during Manchester United's win over Everton.
It is less than a week since the FA said they were "determined" to drive the term "rent boy" out of football following chants from Nottingham Forest supporters following Chelsea's visit to the City Ground.
The term was officially defined and recognised as a homophobic slur by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2022. Blues fans have already been subject to the sentiment in their Premier League match against Manchester United this season.
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An FA statement on Sunday evening read: "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."
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