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The Football Association has launched an investigation into an alleged racist incident during Arsenal's 4-1 Premier League win at Leeds on Saturday.

Gunners substitute Rob Holding approached the fourth official in the 33rd minute, saying he had heard racial abuse from a Leeds supporter.

Play was halted as referee Andre Mariner consulted with match officials and one arrest was made.

Leeds condemned the incident in a statement released after the game.

It said: "Racism will not be tolerated at Leeds United and any supporter found to be using racist language will be subject to a lifetime ban for all Leeds United games."

Holding was praised by anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out for reporting the incident.

"We send our solidarity and support to those impacted by it, but we also commend Rob Holding for so swiftly reporting it to officials," a statement said.

"His actions are a great example of taking a stand and being an ally to his team-mates."

Leeds have now lost their past three Premier League games and sit just five points above the relegation zone.