A supporter has been arrested after an object from thrown from the stands at Goodison during Everton's defeat to Aston Villa.
Merseyside Police have arrested a fan after they were identified by CCTV footage.
Two Villa players - Lucas Digne and Matty Cash - appeared to be struck by a missile thrown from the stands after Villa opened the scoring just before half-time.
Everton have tonight issued the following statement: "Police have arrested a supporter at Goodison Park for throwing a missile onto the pitch during today’s Premier League match against Aston Villa.
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"Everton security staff and Merseyside Police identified the supporter using CCTV footage.
"Several objects were thrown towards the pitch following Aston Villa’s goal at the end of the first half, with one missile appearing to strike two opposition players.
"Investigations in conjunction with the police are ongoing, and the Club will issue bans to any fans identified throwing objects."
