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.

Friday's opening match of the season was paused after visiting forward Semenyo reported alleged abuse from the stands.

The Ghanaian striker was subjected to a racist incident during the Premier League season opener.Liverpool - Bournemouth : Anthony Taylor Antoine Semenyo - The Canadian PressAntoine Semenyo was the