Tottenham have launched an investigation into their own fans for homophobic chanting during their win over Manchester United.
The chant in question is aimed at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and is believed to read: "Dom Solanke is f****** class, Mik Arteta takes it up the a***, 60 million down the drain, Dom Solanke scores again."
Solanke scored Tottenham's final goal as they smashed United 3-0 at Old Trafford. Brennan Johnson had opened the scoring after just two minutes and 35 seconds before United skipper Bruno Fernandes was sent off three minutes before half-time.
Dejan Kulusevski then doubled the visitors' lead before Solanke wrapped the scoring up by poking home. But Tottenham's celebrations were marred by that homophobic chanting, with the club left furious.
A club statement read: "The Club is aware of abhorrent homophobic chanting from sections of our away support at Old Trafford today. This is simply unacceptable, hugely offensive and no way to show support for the team.
"The Club will be working closely with the Police and stewards to identify anyone instigating or joining in with the chanting - we shall take the strongest possible action in accordance with our Sanctions and Banning Policy. Supporters in attendance today can report anything they’ve seen or heard in confidence to supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com.
"We shall be continuing our work with our LGBTQ+ supporters’ association, Proud Lilywhites, to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans on matchdays.
"We are justly proud of our superb and loyal support, home and away. However, we all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur and discrimination of any kind has no place at our Club."
The Proud Lilywhites welcome news of the investigation and the club's strongly-worded statement. The group also moved to remind their fellow fans of the impact of homophobic chanting.
A statement from the group read: "Loved what happened on the pitch at Old Trafford; didn’t love the homophobic chanting off the pitch. Dom deserves better and as for the other one...
"We’re all Spurs fans just like you. When you sing these songs you’re telling us we don’t belong; and we do—as much as you do."