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Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Will Hughes of Crystal Palace (left) in action with Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers (right) during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park in London, England, on February 22, 2026. [Tiego Grenho/ NurPhoto via AFP]

Police are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland midfielder Romaine Mundle were the latest players to be targeted on Sunday, with Chelsea's Wesley Fofana and Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri suffering similar abuse on Saturday following a 1-1 draw between their clubs.

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