Source: Telegraph
FA to investigate camera throwing incident during Arsenal-Chelsea clash
There was a brief stoppage in play midway through the first half when referee Andre Marriner removed the item, which came from a section of the home crowd, and appeared to be thrown towards Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard. [LNB]The referee has mentioned the incident in his match report back to FA officials, who will now contact Arsenal for further information.[LNB] Related ArticlesWenger rages over referee after Chelsea defeatArsenal 0 Chelsea 3Arsenal v ChelseaHansen: Ancelotti has made Drogba best in leagueAncelotti: Chelsea will win titleDebate: two-horse race?Arsenal will co-operate fully with the Football Association, who could study any available CCTV footage or images from the live broadcast, as well as ask for eye-witness accounts from Emirates Stadium staff. [LNB]If any individual responsible can be identified, they could face a ban from Arsenal matches. [LNB]However, because the object did not strike any player or official, the likelihood of severe sanctions against the club are minimal. [LNB]Last season, a man was arrested and charged by South Wales Police following a coin-throwing incident, which resulted in referee Mike Dean being hit on the head, during the Championship match between Cardiff and Swansea. [LNB]Chelsea forward Didier Drogba, who scored twice in the 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium, received a police caution for throwing a coin into a section of Burnley fans after scoring a goal during a Carling Cup fourth-round match at Stamford Bridge in November 2008. [LNB]Drogba was also banned for three matches by the FA. [LNB][LNB]
