Chelsea expressed its disgust on Monday after Wesley Fofana was targeted by racially abusive messages on social media after the 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. “The abuse Wes Fofana has been subjected to following yesterday’s fixture is abhorrent and will not be tolerated,

Chelsea have condemned racist abuse directed towards Wes Fofana online. Fofana shared screenshots of comments left on his Instagram account in the aftermath of last weekend's narrow Premier League defeat to London rivals Arsenal.

The win left second-placed Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool who face Newcastle United in the League Cup final.

LONDON — Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Emirates Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool. In another all-London clash, Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

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