Glenn Roeder was hit by taunts from Arsenal fans during Newcastle’s draw at The Emirates.

A small number behind the dugout chanted “Sit down, tumour boy” when the Toon boss got up to shout out instructions from his technical area on Saturday.

The incident echoed what happened when former West Ham boss Roeder returned to Upton Park in September.

Arsenal make it clear in their club programme they will not tolerate any form of foul language or racist chanting and they will take action through the courts if necessary to stamp out unacceptable behaviour.