Everton and FA launch investigation after object thrown at Chelsea's Barkley

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates after scoring - Getty

Everton and the Football Association have started investigating after an object was thrown towards midfielder Ross Barkley during the Premier League victory over Chelsea at the Goodison Park on Sunday.


The incident occurred in the seventh minute as Chelsea took a corner in front of Goodison Park's Gwladys Street End but the item did not hit anyone.

It was Barkley's first trip to Everton since a £15m move to Chelsea in 2018.

The FA have written to both clubs asking for their observations.

"We are investigating the alleged incident and reviewing footage. If anyone is found responsible for this or other such incidents, the club will take robust action," Everton told BBC Sport in a statement.

Barkley was booed throughout the game at Goodison before he was substituted after 65 minutes.

Everton won 2-0 thanks to goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson.