Arsenal have welcomed the three-year ban handed out to three of their fans after they pleaded guilty to tragedy-related abuse during an FA Cup match against Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Jan. 7.
“We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour,” Arsenal stated on Thursday. “We worked closely with the police to ensure prompt action was taken, and we welcome the football ban orders issued.”
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Liverpool has repeatedly called for an end to chants about the Hillsborough tragedy, which killed 97 Liverpool fans in an overcrowded and fenced-in enclosure during the 1989 FA Cup semifinals.
On Wednesday, a Manchester United supporter was charged by Greater Manchester Police in relation to tragedy-related abuse towards Liverpool fans during last weekend’s FA Cup quarterfinal between the teams.
