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Published 20:05 9 Sept 2017 BST
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There was plenty from the match to talk about, including another goal for Morata, and Chelsea recording a third win in a row, after their opening day defeat to Burnley.
However, the main talking point in the immediate aftermath of the final whistle was a chant allegedly sung by sections of the away support at the King Power Stadium.
They are alleged to have sung a song about Morata that contained the line:
"He came from Real Madrid he f***ing hates the yids.""Yids" is a derogatory term used against Jewish people. Spurs fans have occasionally chanted "Yid army", but have not used the term in a malicious way, despite the offensive nature of the word. Morata was understandably uncomfortable with hearing his name in a chant that contains the line "he f***ing hates the yids." The Spanish striker and Chelsea asked supporters to stop chanting the offensive song. A spokesperson for the club said:
"The club and the players appreciate the fans passionate support away from home, of course, but the language in that song is not acceptable at all."https://twitter.com/liam_twomey/status/906561780796809217 And Morata urged Chelsea supporters to "please respect everyone", after thanking them for their support since he joined from Real Madrid. https://twitter.com/AlvaroMorata/status/906579973443608576
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