Bournemouth star winger Antoine Semenyo reported racial abuse during the first half of the Cherries’ season-opening clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

A man has been arrested after Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during the opening match of the Premier League season at Anfield. Friday's game with current champions Liverpool was briefly halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo flagged it up to the referee.

The Cherries forward was preparing to take a throw-in before he appeared to be heckled by a Liverpool fan just half an hour into the affair at Anfield.

Check back throughout the night for updates. According to match officials, the match was stopped due to Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo reporting to the referee that he was subject to racist abuse from the crowd. vor 8 Minuten15:31 There is a delay in ...