Post by duckfish007 on May 6, 2006 9:01:34 GMT -1
The Football Association has written to Manchester City's David Sommeil after allegations he was racially abused by Arsenal's Robin van Persie.
Arsenal defeated City 3-1 at Eastlands on Thursday and Sommeil informed referee Graham Poll of the alleged incident during the first half.
"We went to see Poll, he informed us there had been an allegation of racial abuse," said City boss Stuart Pearce.
Poll spoke to both players individually on the pitch following the incident.
Pearce added: "None of my players mentioned it to me at half-time or after the game.
"But if someone does come and speak to me about it, it will be taken very seriously."
The incident was believed to have taken place after a tussle in the penalty box.
The FA is now awaiting Sommeil's response before deciding whether to launch a formal inquiry
Arsenal defeated City 3-1 at Eastlands on Thursday and Sommeil informed referee Graham Poll of the alleged incident during the first half.
"We went to see Poll, he informed us there had been an allegation of racial abuse," said City boss Stuart Pearce.
Poll spoke to both players individually on the pitch following the incident.
Pearce added: "None of my players mentioned it to me at half-time or after the game.
"But if someone does come and speak to me about it, it will be taken very seriously."
The incident was believed to have taken place after a tussle in the penalty box.
The FA is now awaiting Sommeil's response before deciding whether to launch a formal inquiry
One by one the penguins steal my sanity.
