Arsenal fans should be thankful for Dele Alli’s reaction after he was hit by a bottle during Tottenham win, claims Mauricio Pochetiino
Metro Sport ReporterThursday 20 Dec 2018 2:07 pm.
Dele Alli scored in last night’s 2-0 win over Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Mauricio Pochettino believes Arsenal fans should be thankful that Dele Alli
didn’t overplay the bottle-throwing incident which soured last night’s north London derby win.

Goals from Son Heung-Min and Alli helped Spurs book a place in a two-legged semi-final against Chelsea and gain instant revenge for their 4-2 defeat at the Emirates three weeks ago. After scoring a sensational match-clinching goal, Alli was later struck on the head by a bottle thrown from the crowd but remained on his feat before taunting the opposing fans by reminding them of the scoreline.

Dele Alli reminded Arsenal’s fans of the score (Picture: Sky Sports)

Arsenal Statement | Tottenham Incident

"Behaviour of this type has no place at Emirates Stadium and after analysing CCTV footage, which showed him leaving the stadium after throwing the bottle, we have identified an image of the suspect. We are liaising with the Metropolitan Police and investigations continue in order to apprehend the culprit. We are not responsible for the actions of one individual, but send our apologies to Dele Alli and everyone at Tottenham Hotspur for this incident. We do not tolerate any anti-social, discriminatory or violent behaviour at Arsenal Football Club. Anyone identified will receive a lengthy club ban and their details will be passed to the police to commence legal proceedings."


‘I think it was an amazing reaction,’ said Pochettino ahead of Sunday’s match against Everton. ‘In another country maybe player go down on the pitch and create a big problem. Dele is so honest and professional. ‘He behaved really, really well. His behaviour was top. I think the Arsenal people, the club, must be grateful with him.’


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