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Everton investigate 'homophobic' chants at Chelsea fans

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December 7, 2019 Chelsea's Mason Mount in action with Everton's Gylfi Sigurdsson Action Images via Reuters

Everton are working with anti-discrimination group Kick It Out to investigate reports of homophobic chanting by fans during their 3-1 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Everton said the club and Kick It Out had received reports of a homophobic chant being aimed at Chelsea’s fans by a small section of the home crowd during Saturday's match.

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