Chelsea Football Club have initiated an investigation following an incident where a bottle was thrown towards the Aston Villa bench during their recent Premier League match. The incident occurred after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
As the full-time whistle blew, an open plastic bottle was hurled in the direction of Villa's celebrating bench. This resulted in staff and players being splashed with a liquid that appeared to be water. A member of staff pointed towards the area from which the bottle originated, indicating it came from a section containing both Chelsea fans and staff.
The identity of the individual responsible for this act remains unknown at this stage. While Chelsea has launched an investigation into this matter, no official comments have been made yet.
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It is still unclear whether referee Stuart Attwell and his officials witnessed this incident or if it will be included in his report. BBC Sport has reached out to the Football Association for comment regarding this matter. In terms of game highlights, Aston Villa substitute Ollie Watkins scored twice to overturn Joao Pedro's first-half opener for Chelsea. This victory marks another achievement for Unai Emery’s side as they have now equalled a club record of 11 consecutive wins across all competitions.
With these victories under their belt, Aston Villa currently sits three points behind league leaders Arsenal in third place while Chelsea stands fifth before Sunday’s games commence. This unfortunate event underscores not only sportsmanship issues but also safety concerns within stadiums. As investigations continue, fans eagerly await updates on measures taken by authorities to prevent such incidents from recurring in future matches.
While football is known for its passionate supporters who often wear their hearts on their sleeves, it is essential that respect and decorum are maintained at all times - both on and off the pitch. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and adherence to safety protocols in sports events.
