The Met Police said: "We are aware of a video circulating online in which it is claimed racial abuse was allegedly directed at a player at a Chelsea v Manchester City game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 8.

"We will review the footage to determine whether any offences have been committed."

No arrests have been made, the Met added.

Chelsea are seeking to establish the facts of the incident.

Should any offence have been made, a life ban could be handed to the supporter or supporters responsible.

Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out later issued a statement, which read: "We've received reports from a variety of sources about an incident of alleged racist abuse at the Chelsea-Manchester City game.

"We will forward those to Chelsea and offer our support in their investigation.

"Yet another great day of football damaged by prejudice."

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