Arsenal reports purported racist incident at Leeds

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: A detailed view of the 'No room for racism' badge on the Leicester City shirt during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal have reported an alleged incident of racism during their 4-1 win over Leeds at Elland Road.

Gunners substitute Rob Holding approached the fourth official in the 33rd minute, saying he had heard racial abuse from a Leeds supporter.

“It is very disappointing because we have done so much in football to try to avoid that,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports.

The Premier League is investigating the incident, according to Sky.

Arteta added: “The situation existed and was reported. It has to be dealt with by the authorities. I have nothing more to say about it.

“I don’t think it’s fair for a full stadium to pay the price. It was a single incident that has to be reported.”