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.

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

Antoine Semenyo reported a racist comment from a spectator while preparing for a throw-in during the Liverpool vs Bournemouth match.