Sunderland probe bottle incident after Sheffield United player struck
Sunday 10 September 2017 19:16, UK
Sunderland are investigating claims that a Sheffield United player was struck by a bottle thrown from the stands during Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash.
The Black Cats have confirmed they are aware of the allegation and are awaiting the outcome of an investigation into events at the Stadium of Light.
It is understood referee Jeremy Simpson, who picked up what appeared to be a plastic bottle and handed it to the fourth official, has indicated that he will include the incident in the report he submits to the Football Association.
The club are reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to identify whoever threw the object.
Sunderland slipped to 20th place in the table as a result of a 2-1 defeat with Clayton Donaldson scoring both goals for the Blades before Jack Rodwell's late reply for the home side.
Deadline-day signing Donaldson piled the misery on Sunderland to steer his team to a third win in a row, while the hosts suffered a third successive defeat.
They now sit now sit just a point above the relegation zone after six games.
