By Sami Mokbel
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Tottenham and Arsenal will issue a warning to supporters intent on using sick chants during this weekend's north London derby.
Spurs will use Sunday's programme and their official website to warn fans they will take a 'zero tolerance' approach to those found singing abusive songs, and fans who are caught doing so will be thrown out of the ground.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been the target of disgusting abuse from Spurs fans in recent matches.
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Likewise, former Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor has also been at the centre of vile chants from Arsenal fans since his acrimonious exit for Manchester City in 2009 and the club will also post a warning on their website. Fans found singing sick chants will be ejected from White Hart Lane.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are considering inviting Gareth Bale to the negotiating table to discuss improved terms as they seek to persuade him to stay for at least another season.
Bale has signed contract extensions in each of the last two summers and Spurs may try to persuade him to do so again. Bale is waiting to see if Tottenham qualify for the Champions League before making a decision.
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Real Madrid will accelerate their efforts to lure Bale if Cristiano Ronaldo fails to sign a new contract. Real will only formalise their interest if Ronaldo indicates he won't extend a deal that is due to expire in 2015.
Meanwhile, a Uefa security officer has been appointed for Spurs' Europa League clash against Inter Milan at the San Siro on March 14.
Nine Tottenham fans were injured in attacks ahead of their clash in Lazio in November. And a group of Spurs fans were attacked last week ahead of their match in Lyon.
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This games getting politically cleansed year after year. This what makes it tribal , aggressive and crackling on derby day . People who can't handle the heat or atmosphere should watch golf or chess . Long may it continue !
- The Avenger , United Arab Emirates, 01/3/2013 04:04
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