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PSG to file civil case after video emerges of players being racially abused following Arsenal win as Gunners vow to take 'strongest possible action'

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  • PSG to file civil case
  • Video emerged of racial abuse at Arsenal
  • Individuals directed monkey chants at players
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The incident took place as the visitors' players made their way back to the team bus after their 1-0 win in north London and RMC Sport reports they plan to take action.

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    WHAT ARSENAL SAID

    In response to the video emerging, Arsenal told The Mirror: "We strongly condemn all forms of racism and discrimination. We are working to identify the individuals in this video and will take the strongest possible action."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The report states that PSG will file their case in the coming days, with the relevant bodies waiting for Arsenal to identify the individuals involved. It is reported that the monkey chants were made each time a black PSG player passed.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR PSG AND ARSENAL?

    The Gunners travel to Paris next Wednesday aiming to overturn their one-goal aggregate deficit. The winner will qualify for the Champions League final in Munich on May 31.