A statement read: "We've arrested a man, 47, from Liverpool on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after reports racist abuse was directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during their game against Liverpool on Friday 15 August."
Liverpool noted the allegation and condemned 'racism and discrimination in all forms'.
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