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JOE KRISHNAN

Man Utd ban fan for alleged racial abuse of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold

Manchester United have handed an 'indefinite' ban to a supporter who allegedly shouted racist abuse at Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The incident allegedly occurred during Sunday's Premier League at Old Trafford, which finished 1-1.

The supporter was removed from the stadium after being accused of hurling racist abuse at the England international during the first half of the match.

After pledging to launch an investigation after the game, the club have now identified the fan using their season ticket database and written to them to inform them they will be banned indefinitely.

Alexander-Arnold was allegedly racially abused during Sunday's game (Getty Images)

A club spokesman said: "Racism and all forms of discrimination are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our club.

"Following our investigation into the alleged incidence of racist abuse on Sunday, we have issued an indefinite ban to the individual involved.

"This individual is not welcome at Old Trafford and we want to reinforce that we will continue to take strong action against anyone who we identify has engaged in racist or discriminatory abuse, either online or at our matches."

It comes on the same weekend that the Premier League launched its No Room for Racism campaign, which encourages fans to report any abuse heard in the crowd at matches.

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