Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool have united to condemn “in the strongest possible terms” racist abuse directed at Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure on social media.

Liverpool and Everton have condemned the racist abuse received by home midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure in Wednesday's Merseyside derby after he was involved in a melee at full-time when the game ended in a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.

Everton and Liverpool football clubs have issued a joint condemnation of racist abuse directed at Abdoulaye Doucoure on social media following Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The former Mali international midfielder was targeted with racist messages after the 2-2 draw,

The drama of the Merseyside derby will unfold one final time at Goodison Park this evening before the stadium's summer demolition, as Everton host Liverpool in an English Premier League clash with implications at both ends of the table.

Follow live from the Merseyside derby as Liverpool look to stretch their lead atop the Premier League to nine points

It's the final Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at the storied Goodison Park as Everton prepare to open a new stadium leaving their home of 133 years in the process. While it's an exciting moment for the Toffees,