Arsenal issue 'zero tolerance' statement after three supporters handed long bans for Liverpool tragedy chanting

Arsenal say they "welcome" the banning orders handed out to three fans found guilty of tragedy chanting during Liverpool's visit in January.

The Reds were hosted by the Gunners in the FA Cup on January 7 and won the game 2-0 thanks to a Jakub Kiwior own goal and a late strike from Luis Diaz.

Arsenal confirmed on Thursday evening three fans had pleaded guilty to a section five public order offence and have been given three-year footballing banning orders as a result of their actions at the Emirates on the day.

In a statement, the North London club said they "strongly condemned" the "abhorrent behaviour" of the supporters in question and reiterated their zero tolerance stance towards such chanting.

Arsenal said: “We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour. We have worked closely with the police to ensure swift action was taken and we welcome the football banning orders handed out.

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“We have a zero-tolerance approach to tragedy chanting and will always ensure strong action is taken against those found guilty of such behaviour.”

Earlier this week, a Manchester United fan was charged by Greater Manchester police over tragedy-related abuse towards Liverpool's away contingent during the Reds' 4-3 defeat in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on March 17.

Police charged Michael Bernard Avery, 44, with a public order offence after a video circulated across social media on Monday of him sending tragedy-related abuse to Liverpool fans at Old Trafford.

Chief Inspector Jamie Collins, who was the Silver Commander for the FA Cup fixture