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

Liverpool ’s 4-2 win over Bournemouth was marred by a fan of the former allegedly hurling racial abuse at Antoine Semenyo – and Merseyside Police have now confirmed that a man has been conditionally bailed after being arrested the day after the match.

A 47-year-old man, who was arrested after the Premier League’s season opener on Friday due to alleged racist abuse, has been banned from attending any regulated soccer match in the United Kingdom.