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-field anti-discrimination protocol. The incident at Anfield will now be fully investigated. We offer our full support to the player and both clubs. Racism has no place in our game, or anywhere in society.
"We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all."
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said after the game that the supporter alleged to have made the racist comment had been identified.
"The person has been identified and obviously it's a big shame that these things continue happening," he told Sky Sports.. "The first game of the Premier League, everyone watching, it's a lovely game of football and we have to talk about these things still today. I think it's really a big shame."
After the incident, Semenyo scored twice in the second half to help bring Bournemouth back from two goals down at Anfield before Liverpool went on to eventually win the contest 4-2.
Bournemouth's Adam Smith told Sky Sports afterwards: "It shouldn't be happening. I don't know how Ant's played on to be honest and come up with those goals. It's totally unacceptable.
"Something needs to be done. Taking the knee isn't having an effect. We're supporting him and hopefully he'll be OK.
"I wanted him to react because that's what I would have done, but this shows what type of man he is ... to come up with those goals showed the type of guy he is.
"To be fair the Liverpool players were very supportive as well towards Antoine and the rest of the team. It was handled in the right way but ... so angry.
"I don't know what else we can do. No one's getting it. I don't know what to say anymore. I just feel for Ant ... shocking."
Liverpool said in a statement that it was "aware of an allegation of racist abuse made during our Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth."
"We condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has no place in society or football," the club added.
"It's under investigation with the police now," added Liverpool manager Arne Slot. "The club statement made very clear how we feel about this. It's good that we talk about it because it's unacceptable in every football stadium, let alone at Anfield.
"I spoke to him after the game and said we will try to do everything to find that person and I think they've already found him so that's a good thing. Wherever we can help him, we'll try to do so.
"Big credit to him when something happens like this and you can perform so well in the second half. He's not only a great player but he's very strong mentally."
The Football Association said it was "concerned" about the allegation of racism towards Semenyo and that it would ensure "appropriate action" would be taken.
A statement from the FA read: "We are very concerned about the allegation of discrimination from an area of the crowd, which was reported to the match officials during the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth.
"Incidents of this nature have no place in our game and we will work closely with the match officials, the clubs and the relevant authorities to establish the facts and ensure the appropriate action is taken."
Information from ESPN's Beth Lindop and PA was used in this report.