Premier League — Man City condemns alleged racist abuse of Semenyo and Guehi during match against Everton

Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse during Monday’s 3-3 draw with Everton and teammate Marc Guehi was subsequently attacked on social media, City said in a statement on Tuesday.

Everton said in a separate statement that Merseyside police arrested a 71-year-old man on «suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence» after fans and stewards reported racist abuse directed at an opposition player.

“He has since been released on bail with conditions including restrictions banning him from coming within one mile of a designated sports stadium for a period of up to four hours before kick-off, during matches and for four hours after the final whistle,” Everton said.

City welcomed the quick response from Everton and police in identifying an individual, while separately condemning abuse directed at Guehi on social media.

Guehi had suffered a nightmare moment on the pitch as his weak pass back to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma allowed Everton’s Thierno Barry to level the match in the second half.

“We are also incredibly disappointed to hear that Marc Guehi was subjected to a series of despicable racist messages on social media last night,” City said.

“We will continue to offer our full support to both Antoine and Marc and never accept any form of discrimination in our game.”

The draw leaves City five points behind leaders Arsenal, although Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand.

Published on May 5, 2026