The Blues will investigate the claims but also will be careful to ensure the safety of their fan should the claim be proven to be wide of the mark
Chelsea will use every means necessary to investigate the viral Twitter clip that has emerged which has led to one of their fans being accused of being racist towards Raheem Sterling while taking a throw-in.
However, they insist they have a duty of care towards their fans and are not ready to appropriate blame based on online accusations until their own investigation either proves or disproves it.
The clip of TV footage shows a fan shouting at Sterling and it has been viewed more than 260,000 in the first two hours since it was posted on social media.