‘It’s disgusting!’ Jermaine Jenas hits out at Everton fans after Lucas Digne is struck by a bottle thrown from crowd

Everton are likely to be the subject of a Premier League investigation after Lucas Digne was floored by a bottle thrown from the crowd during Saturday’s match against Aston Villa.

The France international endured a difficult return to Goodison Park, less than a fortnight on from his acrimonious departure, having been frozen out by the Toffees’ former manager Rafa Benitez.

Digne was booed throughout a competitive first-half as Everton, galvanised by the return to the dugout of club legend Duncan Ferguson, made a positive start to the match.

<p lang=«en» dir=«ltr» xml:lang=«en»>What a header from Emi Buendia to give #AVFC the lead just before half-time at Goodison Park. Former #EFC man Lucas Digne with the assist… ð°ï¸ #EVEAVL ð¹ @btsportfootballpic.twitter.com/P9AYpSO79R

Villa, however, grew into the contest as the opening period wore on and took the lead on the brink of half-time when Digne’s perfectly flighted corner was flicked on at the near post by Emi Buendia and up and over Jordan Pickford.

Digne celebrated passionately in front of his former fans along with his new teammates but was soon seen lying prostrate on the floor amid a hailstorm of objects, including bottles, thrown from the crowd.

The scenes mirrored those at the Emirates Stadium on New Year’s Day when Manchester City’s matchwinner, Rodri, was pelted by items thrown by Arsenal supporters.

And BT Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas reacted to the incident by calling on the Premier League to introduce severe punishments for any clubs whose fans are found guilty of similar offences from now on.

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