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The FA have confirmed they are "aware of and investigating" an incident that allegedly saw an object being thrown at Jack Butland during Stoke's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

It has not been made clear whether the object, believed to be a coin, was thrown from the home or away end.

Marko Arnautovic's brace put the game out of Villa's reach in the match itself, though Leandro Bacuna did net late on.

It's potentially further grim news for the region's supporters on the whole.

A West Brom fan was arrested after throwing a coin at Albion player Chris Brunt last weekend, while a similar incident occurred a Loftus Road yesterday involving Birmingham City supporters.