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Crystal Palace's Van Aanholt racially abused on Instagram after Man United draw

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Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt in action with Manchester United's Fred [Pool via REUTERS/Adrian Dennis]

Crystal Palace left back Patrick van Aanholt was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram following Wednesday’s Premier League draw at home to Manchester United.

Van Aanholt tweeted “Why we kneel...” with a photo of the racist messages he received on Instagram after the goalless draw at Selhurst Park, where he missed a 90th-minute sitter.

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