Racist online abuse towards Ivan Toney leaves Brentford ‘disgusted and saddened’

A post on the Bees’ official Twitter account on Sunday said: 'Immediately after Brentford’s game against Arsenal, Ivan Toney received a barrage of abusive, racist direct messages via his Instagram account.'

Brentford’s Ivan Toney (left) was subjected to racist online abuse after the 1-1 draw at Arsenal

Brentford have revealed striker Ivan Toney was once again subjected to racist abuse on social media following his equaliser against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

Toney’s controversial strike – his goal should have been ruled out by VAR for offside against Christian Norgaard, who set him up – secured a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, denting the Gunners’ title charge and prompting a vile online reaction.