Arsenal are investigating sexually inappropriate comments made by a spectator towards Liverpool captain Taylor Hinds.

The incident occurred during Sunday’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-final between the two sides at Meadow Park, with the supporter ejected from the ground after Taylor and a teammate alerted the match officials to the issue.

In a statement, Hinds said: “Yesterday was an intense game and emotions were high, including the fans, but that did not give anyone the right to subject me to that kind of behaviour while down from a head injury.

“I am there doing the job I love and to carry on playing with that in the back of my mind was hard.

“I’m doing fine and would like to thank my teammates and everyone at Liverpool for having my back, as well as the match officials for their swift actions, and everyone at Arsenal for their assertive actions and backing.

“Together we can continue to make our sport better both now and for the years to come.”

Arsenal stated: “We are investigating inappropriate comments made by an individual towards Liverpool’s Taylor Hinds during our FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

“Our investigation is ongoing with relevant stakeholders, and we offer our full support to Taylor throughout this time.

“We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and discrimination of any kind and remain committed to taking strong action against such behaviour.”

Arsenal Women Supporters Club tweeted: "What should have been a celebration for Taylor Hinds turned into something completely unacceptable.

"Discrimination of any kind has no place in football or anywhere else. Incredibly brave of Taylor to speak out. Sending love and support her."

Leah Williamson posted on Instagram: "This behaviour is not OK and there is absolutely no place for it in our environment. Not Taylor, nor anybody, should have to put up with it!"