LIVERPOOL, England -- Liverpool 's Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Anfield was delayed for three minutes during the first half following an allegation of "discriminatory abuse" from a supporter towards Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo .

Referee Anthony Taylor approached rival managers Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola to inform them of the incident which was reported by Semenyo, a Ghana international.

In a statement, the Premier League confirmed that a full investigation will now take place.

"Tonight's match between Liverpool Football Club and AFC Bournemouth was temporarily paused during the first half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo," the statement said.

"This is in line with the Premier League's on-f

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