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Points deductions the only way to curb racism in Premier League - Antonio

The West Ham striker says he isn't affected by abuse from the stands, but that harsher punishments have to be introduced

West Ham forward Michail Antonio says deducting clubs points is the only way to curb the increase in racist abuse in football stadiums.

Discrimination has been on the rise in football stadiums in recent years, with Sunday’s clash between Tottenham and Chelsea marred by abuse allegedly directed towards Antonio Rudiger and Heung-min Son.

Some clubs have issued lifelong bans to fans found guilty of racist abuse at matches – but Antonio, 29, says that isn’t enough of a deterrent.