Everton fan arrested after alleged racist abuse directed at Man City’s Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku and Manchester City's Marc Guehi in action with Everton's Thierno Barry (Reuters)

Everton said: “Everton Football Club can confirm that a supporter was arrested during Monday evening’s 3-3 Premier League draw with Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium following reports of racist abuse directed towards an opposition player.

“Merseyside Police arrested a 71-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after supporters and stewards reported the incident. He has since been bailed with conditions, including restrictions preventing him from going within one mile of any designated sports stadium for a period of up to four hours before kick-off, during matches and up to four hours after the final whistle.

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo (left) and Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko battle for the ball (PA)

“Racism and discrimination in all forms are completely unacceptable. They have no place in our stadia, our sport or in society, and behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated.

“A swift response from fellow supporters, stewards and Merseyside Police led to the individual being identified and appropriate action taken.”