Wheelchair-user Mark Mogan, 47, was identified by police at half time and escorted from the ground after eyewitnesses and stewards pointed him out along the touchline following the incident.

Merseyside Police confirm they have arrested a man over the racial abuse of Antoine Semenyo at Anfield. The Bournemouth star has issued a strong statement on social media following the incident,

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo was the target of alleged racist abuse during the Cherries’ opening day defeat to Liverpool at Anfield and a fresh development has now been confirmed