Merseyside Police have confirmed a man has been arrested after Antoine Semenyo reported racial abuse during Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday.

The Premier League has said it will launch a full investigation after Liverpool 's curtain-raiser against Bournemouth at Anfield was halted when visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

A man was removed from Anfield following reports of racial abuse directed at the Bournemouth winger during the first Premier League game of the season against Liverpool.

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo thanked teammates, Liverpool and match officials for their support after he reported racist abuse in a game.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.

Merseyside Police is investigating after a 47-year-old man was ejected from Anfield following reports of racist abuse directed towards Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

Referee Anthony Taylor halted the first half after Semenyo was abused by supporter. The Bournemouth striker preparing to take throw in, was spat on and insulted by fan seated in the disabled section. Officials quickly intervened removing the individual from the stadium.

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TV cameras showed Semenyo informing referee Anthony Taylor of the racist comment from a member of the Anfield crowd.