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.

The opening match of the new season was paused in the first-half after Semenyo reported an alleged incident of racist abuse.

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.

Merseyside Police confirm they have arrested a man over the racial abuse of Antoine Semenyo at Anfield. The Bournemouth star has issued a strong statement on social media following the incident,

The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield has been briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.