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Dele Alli: ‘Mindless’ Arsenal fan slammed after launching bottle at Tottenham star
DION DUBLIN has branded the Arsenal fan that launched a bottle at Dele Alli ‘mindless’.
Tottenham: Dele Alli thanks fans for support after Arsenal win
The England international was struck in the second half as he went to take a throw in.
Alli appeared unscathed by the incident as tempers boiled over.
Having regained his compose, the former MK Dons midfielder made a gesture to Arsenal fans signifying Tottenham’s 2-0 lead.
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It's mindless
“It's mindless. Why would you do that?
“It must have had water or something in it to reach Dele Alli.
“Why would you risk being idiots?
“Just support your club, don't do ridiculous things like that.
“Let's not give it any more time discussing it.”
Son Heung-min had bagged the opener for Spurs.
Alli got the on the score sheet in the second half with a sublime dink over Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech.
The game eventually finished 2-0 to Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
Dublin says fatigue might be creeping in for the Gunners.
He added: “Arsenal looked a bit tired, a bit leggy.
“They created decent chances but weren't clinical. Spurs were men.
“Big strong men who stood up to be counted in the derby…
“Arsenal were slightly spineless tonight.
“Spurs deserve to be in the last four.