Arsenal news: Football Association to investigate Unai Emery water bottle incident at Brighton

Emery apologised to the fan immediately after the incident and after the final whistle

The Football Association is looking into the incident which saw Arsenal boss Unai Emery kick a water bottle into the crowd at Brighton, The Independent understands.

The Spaniard went to speak to the home supporter immediately after the incident and again at full-time after the Gunners drew 1-1 on Boxing Day.

He apologised but the FA is still investigating the incident.

Emery said: “I said to them apologies because I kicked the bottle after a disappointing action for us in the last minutes. It wasn't hard, but it touched one supporter for them. I said to them I'm sorry.”

Emery had been left frustrated by his side's second-half display when they failed to restore the lead given to them by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's fourth-minute goal.

A mistake by Arsenal right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner had allowed Jurgen Locadia to equalise in the 35th minute, with the game finishing 1-1.