Police investigate bottle thrown at Dele Alli

Police have opened an investigation into a bottle being thrown at Tottenham player Dele Alli during a match at Arsenal.

The England midfielder was struck on the head by the bottle, which was thrown from a supporter in the home section of the Emirates Stadium during Spurs’ 2-0 win on Wednesday.

The Metropolitan Police says it is working with Arsenal to try to identify the person responsible.

Alli, 22, reacted with a 2-0 gesture to fans - referencing the scoreline at the time.

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