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Aston Villa condemn own supporters' 'racist song'

Marvelous Nakamba in action for Aston Villa
Marvelous Nakamba in action for Aston Villa

Aston Villa are "disgusted and appalled" by social media footage which appears to show some of their fans "chanting a racist song" that makes reference to two of the Premier League side's first-team players.

A video following the team's 5-1 win at Norwich on Saturday's shows a group of Villa fans singing about the club's Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba and one other player, with references to several racial stereotypes.

Villa said in a statement: "Aston Villa is disgusted and appalled by footage circulating on social media of supporters chanting a racist song which makes reference to two of our first-team players.

"The club wholly condemns the chant and urges other supporters to help us identify those responsible."

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