Chelsea have released a statement warning supporters that they could face criminal prosecution if they commit anti-Semitic abuse during Sunday's Capital One Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur.
The warning comes following unsavoury scenes in Paris last week where a group of Chelsea fans allegedly shoved a black man off a Metro train and chanted, "we're racist, we're racist and that's the way we like it".
At the weekend, a handful West Ham United fans were also under fire after a video emerged showing a group of supporters on a train singing anti-Semitic chants targeted at Tottenham.
Ahead of Sunday's final at Wembley, Chelsea released a statement via their official website, which read: "After consultation between the Metropolitan Police and both clubs, we would like to remind supporters of their responsibilities on the day.
"For a small minority, this game has historically brought a deeply unpleasant and unwanted level of anti-Semitic abuse, which has no place in football or anywhere in society. As such, we urge everyone to keep their support positive.
"Opposition supporters using terms as a form of identity is no excuse for abusive chanting or behaviour. The club asks that all supporters realise such actions cause huge offence to those around them.
"If we receive evidence that supporters have engaged in anti-Semitic or any other form of discriminatory chanting or behaviour, we will take the strongest possible action, including supporting criminal prosecution."
Chelsea have suspended five fans from attending Stamford Bridge as they continue to investigate the alleged racism incident in Paris.
Danielle Joynson
