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Met Police confirm investigation into incident of alleged racist towards Man City's Sterling

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating after an incident of alleged racist abuse was highlighted on social media on Saturday.

Twitter users highlighted a first-half incident when a supporter appeared to abuse Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling.

A Chelsea spokesman said: 'We're aware of reports and video footage. We will investigate the matter and take the strongest possible action where necessary.'

The Met Police are investigating an incident of alleged racist abuse towards Raheem Sterling

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.