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The Football Association has launched investigations into the coin-throwing incidents at the West Ham-Arsenal and Fulham-Everton matches at the weekend.The Football Association has launched investigations into the coin-throwing incidents at the West Ham-Arsenal and Fulham-Everton matches at the weekend.
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was struck by a coin at Upton Park on Sunday during the Gunners' 1-0 defeat.Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was struck by a coin at Upton Park on Sunday during the Gunners' 1-0 defeat.
On Saturday, Fulham's Claus Jensen was hit by a coin thrown by a fan in their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage.On Saturday, Fulham's Claus Jensen was hit by a coin thrown by a fan in their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage.
"We will be looking at the referees' reports and speaking to the relevant clubs," said an FA spokesman."We will be looking at the referees' reports and speaking to the relevant clubs," said an FA spokesman.
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He added: "We want to see what steps the clubs are taking to identify who is responsible.He added: "We want to see what steps the clubs are taking to identify who is responsible.
"The key thing is to identify those responsible and make sure they are dealt with appropriately.""The key thing is to identify those responsible and make sure they are dealt with appropriately."
Fulham boss Chris Coleman and West Ham manager Alan Pardew have both called for tough sanctions for the perpetrators.Fulham boss Chris Coleman and West Ham manager Alan Pardew have both called for tough sanctions for the perpetrators.
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Coleman said: "I hope the offender is identified. It was a coward who threw the coin. Send him to prison or somewhere away from football."Coleman said: "I hope the offender is identified. It was a coward who threw the coin. Send him to prison or somewhere away from football."
Pardew added: "That one fan should be ashamed and I hope we can see him on CCTV and never let him come back to the ground again."Pardew added: "That one fan should be ashamed and I hope we can see him on CCTV and never let him come back to the ground again."