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Chelsea urge supporters to refrain from riling Tottenham fans with anti-Semitic abuse ahead of London derby

Chelsea have urged their supporters to refrain from engaging in anti-Semitic abuse ahead of the London derby with Tottenham.

Antonio Conte's side host Spurs at Stamford Bridge in Saturday's late kick-off but as they look to keep trouble to a minimum in what is always a feisty encounter, Blues chiefs have pleaded with their fans not to rile those visiting from White Hart Lane.

In a statement released ahead of the game, Chelsea say there is no place for abusive chants either inside or outside the ground.

Chelsea have urged supporters to refrain from riling Tottenham fans with anti-Semitic abuse
Chelsea have urged supporters to refrain from riling Tottenham fans with anti-Semitic abuse

Chelsea's statement reads: 'A small minority continues to tar this derby with abhorrent anti-Semitic abuse.