Manchester City Women have reported abuse directed towards Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw following their Women’s Super League defeat against Arsenal to the police.
City have promised to fully support the player over “the disgusting treatment” she received in the aftermath of the 4-3 loss to the Gunners at the Joie Stadium.
Shaw, who has scored 86 goals for the club, made her 100th City appearance when she came off the bench in the 66th minute of the contest in what was only her second outing since suffering an injury early in December.
In a statement released by the club, City said: “Manchester City were appalled to learn that Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw was subjected to racist and misogynistic abuse following Sunday’s fixture.
“Discrimination of any kind, either in stadiums or online, will not be tolerated and has absolutely no place inside or outside the game.
“Bunny has decided not to share the messages publicly so as not to give the oxygen of publicity to the vile individuals who sent them.
“The content has been shared with the authorities. An investigation will follow, and the club offers our full support to Bunny following the disgusting treatment she’s received.”
