Tottenham Hotspur trio Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilón and West Ham United’s Manuel Lanzini held a Christmas gathering in breach of the coronavirus rules, it has emerged. A photograph has been circulated on social media showing the quartet and some of their friends and family breaking coronavirus laws and Premier League rules. Lamela, Lo Celso and Reguilón were facing disciplinary action from Spurs, who said in a statement: “We are extremely disappointed and strongly condemn this image showing some of our players with family and friends together at Christmas particularly as we know the sacrifices everybody around the country made to stay safe over the festive period. “The rules are clear, there are no exceptions, and we regularly remind all our players and staff about the latest protocols and their responsibilities to adhere and set an example. The matter will be dealt with internally.” A West Ham United spokesperson added: “The club has set the highest possible standards with its protocols and measures relating to Covid-19 so we are disappointed to learn of Manuel Lanzini’s actions. The matter has been dealt with internally and Manuel has been strongly reminded of his responsibilities.”