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

The ugly incident of a fan racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during Liverpool's 4-2 victory over Bournemouth has resulted in an arrest. In the 30th minute of play, Semenyo reported racist abuse from the stands and the match was stopped by referee Anthony Taylor before being resumed while an anti-discrimination message was delivered to the crowd.

Antoine Semenyo has thanked the "football family" for support, and a man has been arrested after alleged racist abuse during Bournemouth's loss at Liverpool.