FA issue statement on alleged racist abuse targeted at Raheem Sterling

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon

The FA have issued a statement regarding the abuse directed at Raheem Sterling during Manchester City's loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Sterling was abused by a group of Chelsea fans during the game, with many observers claiming that the abuse was racist. Sterling then posted a statement of his own this morning, which said that racist abuse from the stands is a consequence of newspapers' irresponsible headlines and differing coverage between black players' and white players' private lives. The FA have since said: "We take all allegations of discrimination extremely seriously and will work with the clubs and the relevant authorities to ensure this matter is dealt with appropriately.