Antonie semenyo

The Premier League: A man has been arrested after AFC Bournemouth forward Antonie Semenyo reported racial abuse being directed at him from the stands during the game against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium here.

The Premier League opener between reigning champions Liverpool and Bournemouth was stopped for several minutes during the first half following an allegation of "discriminatory abuse" from a supporter towards Semenyo. Play then resumed before an anti-discrimination message was later read out to the crowd at half-time.

Merseyside Police confirmed on Saturday that a 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. He has been taken into custody to be interviewed.