The Football Association will take no further action
against Arsenal's Theo Walcott over his gesture to
Tottenham fans during Saturday's FA Cup tie.
England forward Walcott, 24, signalled the Gunners'
2-0 lead to Spurs' fans as he was being taken off on
a stretcher with a knee injury that will rule him out
of the World Cup this summer.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said he was reacting
to having coins thrown at him.
The FA said(external) the player had been
"reminded of his responsibilities".
Both clubs have also been contacted by the FA
about objects thrown onto the pitch from fans in
both a home and an away section at Emirates
Stadium, at different times during the game.
"The FA condemns any such acts and will liaise
with both clubs and the Metropolitan Police to
identify those responsible and support the strongest
sanctions available, including life bans," said the
governing body in a statement.
Wenger insisted Walcott, who was pelted with
objects from supporters in the Spurs end after he
made the gesture, did not deserve to be punished.
Walcott was carried off the pitch in the 83rd minute,
and Arsenal announced on Monday he would be out
for at least six months after rupturing the anterior
cruciate ligament of his left knee.
The former Southampton player missed two months
of the season with a stomach injury and has scored
five Premier League goals since returning in
November.
Wenger is already expected to be without Denmark
striker Nicklas Bendtner for all of January with an
ankle injury, while France forward Olivier Giroud
has missed Arsenal's past two games through a
combination of illness and an ankle knock.
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