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Manchester United Report Allegation of Racism During Liverpool Match to Police

Manchester United have passed on information to the authorities involving an allegation of racial abuse during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

United reported the incident to Greater Manchester Police, according to BBC Sport's Simon Stone:

Simon Stone

.@ManUtd have passed on allegation of racism at Liverpool game to Greater Manchester Police. Alleged a fan shouted racist slur towards the pitch, presumably at Liverpool player. Incident didn't involve Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being sworn at by Utd fan as he made his way off pitch

Meanwhile, a club spokesperson detailed how a member of the home support was escorted from the stadium during the game, per TalkSport's Jackson Cole:

"We are aware of an incident at yesterday’s game where an individual in the home section has allegedly engaged in racial abuse.