Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was sent racist and misogynistic messages following their match against Arsenal, the club has announced.
The Women's Super League club confirmed in a statement that it has reported the matter to the relevant authorities.
Shaw, a Jamaican international, had come on as a 66th minute substitute in their 4-3 loss to Arsenal on Sunday at the Joie Stadium.
'Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday’s fixture,' a club statement read.
'Discrimination of any kind, either in stadiums or online, will not be tolerated and has absolutely no place inside or outside the game.