Arsenal to talk to players over inhaled nitrous oxide allegations

Arsenal players will be "spoken to" by club chiefs after images emerged allegedly showing four players of the first team inhaling nitrous oxide.

CCTV footage released by the Sun shows Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Matteo Guendouzi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all inhaling from balloons allegedly containing the substance.

The inhalation occurred at a private party at a London club in August.

Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas.

An Arsenal spokesperson told the BBC that the players would be "spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities".

Nitrous oxide slows down the brain and the body's responses, giving consumers a feeling of euphoria and can lead to hallucinations, but can also cause headaches, dizziness and paranoia.

However, according to government drug advice service Frank, large doses can starve the body and brain of oxygen. 

Although it is not illegal to possess the drug, it is illegal to give away or sell.