LONDON: Anti-discrimination campaigners bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted with racial abuse on their social media accounts following games. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday that finished 1-1. Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare showed racially aggravated messages he received on Instagram after a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace on Sunday, during which he had a penalty saved.

Burnley have condemned racial abuse on social media received by Hannibal Mejbri after their 1-1 draw at Chelsea

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana have spoken out on social media after being sent racist abuse in the aftermath of the clubs' Premier League…